Gemma affirmed with a nod. “Yes.”

Although this revelation left Millie puzzled, she was already running late and hurried off to the Skyline Restaurant.

Behind her, Celeste watched Millie with growing impatience. She was becoming increasingly aware of her son’s concern for Millie.

Yet Celeste could not bring herself to warm up to Millie.

Had it not been for Rhea instigating the incident last night, she wouldn’t have been so lenient this time.

At the Skyline Restaurant parking lot, Marcus exited his vehicle. Coincidentally,

also stepped out of a sleek black car

Their gazes locked.

beneath

sent here by grandmother to learn from

glance before proceeding into the hall, lined with well-mannered

a woman in a business suit looked taken aback by the formidable man, retreating subtly.

the odds of encountering Marcus here at her workplace? If

a step back, only to

Stand

with no choice, Millie bowed her head and prayed to go unnoticed

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