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.”

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

him. It was as if something he’d always held close was slipping away without

this way before. It was utterly foreign to

on his lips. “Then let’s do something that is part

He wished he could swallow her

head buzzed from the intensity of his kiss, her hands clutching his tie. She had been prepared for this; returning to lan meant he would be more

tip of his nose teasingly brushing against hers in a provocative gesture. His voice was huskily seductive. “Before the meeting starts, I intend to collect on the debt you

This

the heat of the moment, the office door swung open. Leonora, witnessing the scene, instantly went cold. “What on

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

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