More Than A Favor

Chapter 118

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Alex glanced at me, his expression unreadable. “Why? Are you that interested in him?”

“Yes, I am. He’s so mysterious–I can’t help but be curious,” I admitted honestly,

Alex finished grinding the beans, inhaling the aroma with a satisfied expression. “Delightful,” he murmured before turning to me. “Let me make you a cup of coffee.”

“No, thank you,” I replied impatiently. My desire to learn more about the boss outweighed any interest in coffee.

Alex held up the container of freshly ground beans. “This is a gift from our boss. Are you sure you don’t want to try it?”

“I’d rather meet him than try his coffee,” I said bluntly.

Alex laughed at my frankness, his reaction both confusing and frustrating.

“What’s so funny, Mr. Hall? Am I asking for too much? Or is there something I don’t know?”

by how irresistible our boss is. You’ve never even met him,

said nothing, unsure how to respond.

before me, I decided to try again. “If you’re so worried about me meeting him, why

Alex said with a shrug.

his refusal. “Why not?”

doesn’t allow

why is that?”

toward him,” Alex said

my nose. With my upbringing in the Gildob household, I could immediately

is a magnetic man. Sure, women

any answers. As much as I wanted

promise it’ll be your favorite coffee from now on,” Alex urged.

smiled faintly. “If that’s the case, I’d rather not. I’m afraid I

rose to leave.

sure? Not everyone gets the chance to try such refined coffee.

walked out the

colleagues said they had only met Alex since joining the company. The