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.

Millie rubbed her temples in

hands, the weight of his body against hers, and his smoldering gaze that made Millie feel exposed and vulnerable. Recalling the

sensing 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

room, Millie saw Marcus already in his car, ready

the car, but Marcus didn’t seem to hear

paused momentarily as two bodyguards followed behind her. She

you

Thomas ordered us to protect

had already

me? Or more like, keep an eye

bodyguards remained silent, their silence

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