Chapter 20

“What was that?” Monica asked as she gobbled up a sandwich in front of Izzy.

-What was w

was what?” she asked, looking up from her laptop, Monica had been so used to treating Izzy’s office like her own. sitting on the couch and eating her lunch

“You, talking to Calen like that,” Monica said, rolling her eyes. “Why the hell would you do that?”

“1 thought he needed a reality check,” Izzy calmly said. “His idea was wrong. I had to do something about it, or the whole project would fail”

“Izzy, you never talk to Calen like that,” Monica said, surprised fackered on her face What’s gotten into you?”

Izzy only

A shrugged. She went back to her laptop and pretended to type as she side–eyed Monica. Just as she expected.

was smirking. Not long after, Monica left her office. Izzy didn’t need to follow her to know what she would do next.

Izzy leaned back, smiling. The more Monica embellished her stories, the better it would be for Izzy. However, her silent celebration was interrupted when someone knocked on her door

“Anna, Izzy greeted her secretary with a smile. “I told you not to disturb me.” Anna had been her secretary for years knew exactly what “do not disturb” meant. Was it Calen again?

and

“Well, someone delivered your lunch, and I thought, since it’s already lunchtime, I could bring it to you while it’s still hot.”

Lunch Izzy frowned. She couldn’t remember ordering one. Asaf on cue, her phone vibrated. She opened it and immediately saw Liam’s message.

[Eat well.] This message came with a heart emoji.

Izzy blinked, wondering if she read the wrong thing. Childish, she thought inwardly. “Alright, please place it on the table.” Anna complied and quickly left the office. Seeing this, Izzy leaned back and quickly responded.

[You sent food?]

Almost immediately, a reply came. [You forgot lunch.]

[I didn’t?l

[I packed lunch, and you forgot to bring it.]

and quickly dialed his number.

Liam answered almost immediately.

lunch?” Izzy asked, confused. She was

“Perhaps you were too focused

didn’t know what to say, so she

never failed to make

lunch box on her table. Its cute, compact design was totally out of place in her minimalist office. She couldn’t help but notice the tiny printed flowers decorating the box–lavenders and daisies delicately scattered around

lunch was. From here, she could clearly see

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on top of the other. It was neatly secured by a sleek black band with a small tag reading Handmade with

layer contained a carefully arranged assortment of dried flowers nestled alongside a few small, wrapped sweets. Tiny lavender sprigs lay alongside edible dried rose petals, and a

dishes, all carefully crafted and presented in traditional ceramic divider Slices of juicy tamagoyaki rested beside a small, vibrant salad drizzled with a light sesame dressing. Just below the layers the noticed

tender, soy–marinated chicken paired with soft, fragrant rice and garnished with a sprinkle of scallions and sesame seeds.

past, yet somehow,

quickly took her phone

[Thanks]

immediately

were delicious, but I am better.]

deep breath, hoping it was enough to calm

text message on his phone. Since that odd

of his executives wondered what happened. Just minutes ago, the CEO was upset about a project in

caller was, many were pretty certain

another woman on the long list

smile like this! Was it someone special? It should be, right!? After all, the CEO shamelessly flirted

the CEO finally

cleared his throat, interrupting everyone’s creative thoughts. “Mr. Horvath,

He placed his phone in his pocket and closed his suit. “I need you to make the changes that were suggested and

waiting for a response, Liam walked out of the boardroom, a silly smile still on

got up. “You

then started reading the documents as if the woman wasn’t there in the first place. This woman was Liam’s stepmother, Margarette Horvath–a socialite who

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after Liam’s mother

you

it away,” Liam immediately sail Mondo didn’t

took the lunchbox away.

how could you do that??

Liam said as he finally lifted his gaze away from the document. “Now, I am giving you thirty seconds to leave my office or the police will be called. I can

“What

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