Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 1209:

Milford frantically apologized again and again. He knew he had to be careful. This nightclub wasn’t an ordinary place—it was a venue where influential figures often frequented. A single misstep could lead to serious trouble.

“Milford Murray!” Suddenly, a stern voice echoed from inside the nightclub. A man in a suit without a tie, his hair slicked back with gel, hurried over and offered Presley a conciliatory smile.

“Apologies,” the man said. “He’s one of my employees, here to collect his wages. Please forgive him.” He seemed familiar with Milford’s last name.

Presley took a closer look at Milford, recalling his accent from earlier. “Are you from Wist Land?” she asked.

“Indeed, Miss,” Milford responded.

“And what brings you here?” Presley inquired.

Milford, however, fell silent.

moments ago, now seemed oddly amiable. Milford feared she might harbor ill intentions

orphan who grew up without a home. Currently, he works for me and is

to understand something

“Then move aside. I have urgent matters to attend to.” She carefully maneuvered to avoid any

you trouble,” Milford said, addressing Barry Navarro, his

If you encounter someone less forgiving, things might not go so smoothly. Now, let’s get you your salary.” Barry led Milford to a temporary bar room inside the nightclub, a place that

days—one thousand dollars,” Barry said,

added, “How about I pay you your entire month’s salary upfront instead of paying you every three days? That way, you won’t always be short of

worked at the construction site for half a month and with little money, Milford had been asking Barry to receive his wages every three days just to survive. However, as a lower-level manager, Barry seldom had the

Milford quickly declined the offer. “It’s okay. I’ll stick to the regular payment schedule. I’ve just managed to get through the tough times. This money should last