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Chapter: 187

Once seated, though tardy, Millie found her appetite missing. An unbearable weight clung to her heart.

Apart from Marcus, the others at the table were the company’s brass, the power holders. As Millie occupied her seat, their expressions morphed into inquisitive masks.

Marcus, unfazed, picked up his milk glass, leaned back leisurely, and cast a sideways glance at Millie.

He remembered how he had slipped back into his room at the crack of dawn, guilt gnawing at his conscience as he stole a glance at Millie’s flushed, peaceful countenance in slumber.

His initial intention was merely to find solace in Millie’s bed, troubled by sleepless nights. But seeing her sleep so peacefully, his heart faltered, succumbing to the temptation of staying longer.

himself with its touch, before promptly departing. However, little did he anticipate that he would find himself on the cusp of slumber, lingering in the

her bed last night, she would be

feeling that if Millie were to discover his nocturnal intrusion, her reaction would not mirror the delight of a woman

listlessly forked a piece of bread and chewed, she allowed her palm to

man last night

before she retired for the night and surreptitiously shot him a sidelong glance. Could he be the

had unlatched the window

was engrossed in dissecting his steak, the profile of his

met her gaze as he casually lifted his eyes; the timing was so precise

yearned to seize Derek, who stood diligently by her side, and interrogate him about

Thomas, you seem under the weather. Shall