Chapter 37

A few minutes later, Clara knocked on the CEO’s office door.

The commanding aura she wore earlier had vanished, replaced by the natural, gentle smile of a professional woman. “Mr. Hayes, did you need to see me for something?”

lan glanced at her empty hands with a slight frown. “Where is my breakfast?” In the past, whenever he missed breakfast, Clara would have it ready in a thermos and bring it to the

office for him.

Clara offered a polite smile. “Mr. Hayes, would you prefer a continental or American–style breakfast? I can order it right now for you.”

“You didn’t make it yourself?”

Clara chuckled awkwardly. “Mr. Hayes, I don’t recall that being part of my job description.”

Clara unblinkingly, trying hard to find a trace of the past in her face. Once, when she looked at him, her eyes sparkled like stars. But now, her expression was nothing more than a professional, impassive smile, devoid of any personal

him. It was as if something he’d always held close

never felt this way before. It was utterly foreign

on his lips. “Then let’s do something that is part of the contract.” With that, he captured her soft lips in a

and over, greedily. He wished he could swallow her whole, so she would stay obedient and

hands clutching his tie. She had been prepared for this; returning to lan meant

hers in a provocative gesture. His voice was huskily seductive. “Before

down again to claim her lips. This kiss was even more lascivious and teasing than the previous one.

as lan was lost in the heat of the moment, the office door swung open. Leonora, witnessing the scene, instantly went cold. “What

noise, lan slowly released Clara but kept her firmly in his arms. His previously

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