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.

standing before him, effortlessly stunning in that simple yet flattering outfit, made his pulse

and leaving the less pressing tasks for later. Afterward, she left to send a detailed email to the rest of the team

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

office to go over the final details of the meeting. He patiently explained the contract highlights and requested some additional materials for the presentation. Together, they ensured

once, traffic had been kind, giving them an extra thirty minutes. As a gentleman, Marcus stepped

briefcase containing their presentation materials. They walked together to the reception desk, where Marcus

our hotel,” the receptionist said warmly,

a room. I have a dinner meeting tonight, and

course. Do you have any luggage with

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