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.

temples in frustration, wondering what was so intriguing about

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

from the table, abruptly rose, and stormed out. Watching him leave, Millie remembered they needed

saw Marcus already in his

the car, but Marcus didn’t seem to

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

are you doing?” she

Mr. Thomas ordered us to protect

had already vanished

me? Or more like, keep an eye on me,”

silent, their silence

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