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.

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

night flooded her mind—his firm grip on her hands, the weight of his body against hers, and his smoldering gaze that made Millie feel exposed and

Millie was lost in thought. He snatched up the documents from the table, abruptly rose, and stormed out. Watching him leave, Millie remembered they needed to discuss attending their grandmother’s birthday party together, so she quickly sprang up

already in his car, ready

but Marcus didn’t seem to hear her

as two bodyguards followed behind her. She turned to face them, confusion etched on her

you

ordered us to protect

turned back, Marcus’ car had already vanished through the villa’s

like, keep an eye on me,” she

bodyguards remained silent, their silence serving

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