My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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.

of her standing before him, effortlessly stunning in that simple yet flattering outfit, made his pulse quicken. ‘She should dress like this more often,‘ he thought fleetingly, though he quickly buried

pressing tasks for later. Afterward, she left to send a detailed email to the

exhaled a quiet sigh of relief 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

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

for once, traffic had been kind, giving them an extra thirty minutes. As a gentleman, Marcus stepped out of the car first, handed the keys to

from the trunk along with a briefcase containing their presentation materials.

to have you at our hotel,” the receptionist

you. I’ve reserved a room. I have a dinner meeting tonight, and I don’t want to drive back

have any luggage with

to the room for me Marcus asked, handing over

else

will be all. Thank