Chapter 127

“Did anyone give you a hard time in the office today?” I asked tentatively.

Steven seemed like a completely different person in public and in private.

When Michael was around, he seemed tough and aggressive. Now, he appeared vulnerable and intimidated.

Steven glanced up at me and asked softly, “Do you want me to collaborate with him?”

you

do collaborate with him, remember that it’s for the benefit of the Lincoln Group. Personal grievances should be set aside,” I replied, sitting on the desk and looking out the window. “Only by sealing the deal can you shut them up.”

Steven reached out and pulled me into his arms.

I stumbled onto his lap in an awkward position.

Luckily, his long legs saved me from ending up on the floor.

“You…” I was about to scold him when he suddenly wrapped his arms tightly around me. Stephie, they all gave me a tough time.”

My heart ached at his words, and it was hard not to feel sorry for him.

Patting Steven’s back, I tried to comfort him as best as I could although I couldn’t even protect myself. “Don’t worry, I’ll protect you.”

“Stephie,” he muttered.

and I were drowning, who would you

intense gaze.

a moment, struck by how those eyes always had

beat.

question…” I couldn’t

to take it

response.

to do with me. Of course, I’d save you,” I said earnestly.

of a smile finally appeared on Steven’s otherwise gloomy face as he buried his head

inexplicably

hypothetical situation actually materialize one day?

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weighed heavily on my mind.

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Stay in the office, and if anything happens, Ewan will help

you going?” Steven grabbed my wrist and

meet someone,” I told him.

was Stephany Larson now. There was no

believe me, how could

curious why Yasmin suddenly

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