Chapter 0208

Valerie entered Marcus’s office, where he was already deeply absorbed in his work. The man who had been peacefully asleep next to her daughter just hours ago was gone, replaced by the serious, focused CEO.

“How’s Serenity this morning?” Marcus asked without looking up.

“She’s fine, Marcus. Thank you for asking,” Valerie replied politely.

“I’m glad to hear that. Tell her I love her,” he said, finally Ifting his gaze.

When Marcus looked at her, his expression remained neutral, as if nothing had changed.

“Do you have last night’s reports?” he asked.

“Yes, one moment,” Valerie replied, walking to the desk to retrieve them. She couldn’t help but scold herself for worrying about how she looked in the skirt. ‘This man has far more important things to focus on than such a minor detail,‘ she thought.

pang in his stomach. The sight of her standing before him, effortlessly stunning in that simple yet flattering

for later. Afterward, she left to send a detailed email to the rest of the team with Marcus’s notes. This was typically Frederick’s role, but with him out of the office, Valerie had taken

once Valerie left the room. He found her presence unusually distracting today, and he needed to focus. By afternoon, they had a dinner meeting to finalize a deal at the

the final details of the meeting. He patiently explained the contract highlights and requested some additional materials for the presentation. Together, they ensured everything was complete well before

thirty minutes. As a gentleman, Marcus stepped out of the

small suitcase from the trunk along with a briefcase containing their presentation

pleasure to have you at our hotel,” the receptionist said warmly,

tonight,

you have any luggage with

to the room

Anything else you

be all.

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