Chapter: 71

Millie sat in the living room, busily peeling fruit and preparing breakfast. A poor night’s sleep had left her with dark circles under her eyes, prompting her to replenish herself with vitamins.

Meanwhile, Marcus sat silently on the sofa, legs crossed, clad in his grey suit trousers.

Millie noticed his gaze lingering on her and she blushed. When she looked his way, she found him regarding her with a strange intensity.

Unsettled, Millie shifted awkwardly in her seat and continued her task, but his stare remained.

He had been observing her for a while, and showed no signs of stopping.

fruit knife aside, Millie rubbed her temples in frustration, wondering what was so intriguing about her to

from the previous night flooded her mind—his firm grip on her hands, the weight of his body against hers, and his smoldering gaze

Millie was lost in thought. He snatched up the documents from the table, abruptly rose, and stormed out. Watching him leave, Millie remembered

saw Marcus already in his

called out, sprinting toward the car, but Marcus didn’t seem to hear her and sped

paused momentarily as two bodyguards followed behind her. She

you

us to protect you,” the

Millie turned back, Marcus’ car had

like, keep an eye on

silent, their silence serving as tacit

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