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 frustration, wondering what was so intriguing about her to

previous 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 vulnerable. Recalling the humiliation made

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

Millie saw Marcus already in his

out, sprinting toward the car, but Marcus didn’t seem to hear

followed behind her. She turned to

you

Thomas ordered us to

turned back, Marcus’ car had already

keep an eye on me,” she

silent, their silence serving as

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