“No, no, no. I’m okay, Madam. I’ll serve myself. You should serve… Madam, why…

Why the sudden concern for me?”

Derek was too afraid to voice that she should serve Mr. Thomas.

But if he didn’t clear the air today, he suspected he might be in deep trouble.

“I wanted to express my gratitude. Gemma informed me this morning that you defended me in front of Mrs. Thomas, validating that Rhea was indeed the first to throw a stone at me. Your observant nature is commendable. I thought no one saw it and that I’d be blamed. Thankfully, you were present,” said Millie earnestly.

As soon as Millie ended her sentence, she noticed a subtle change in Marcus’ handsome face. His icy expression suggested she had misspoken.

elegant nose. She couldn’t have made

understanding the situation better, was eager

isn’t mine at all; it’s Mr.

your meal,”

the stone at

dropped the drumstick she was devouring and stood up for

cut him off? You’re being overly

his

don’t overstep your bounds and act

a line, and now you’re restricting me from speaking? You’re harsh and intimidating here, but earlier in the private room, you were as meek as a lamb. The man

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