Chapter: 346

Marcus ignored Harlan’s remark. He leaned back in his chair, having finished his meal.

“When do you plan to leave?”

“Why the rush to see me off?” Harlan responded with a smirk.

Marcus retorted sharply, “I’ll make myself clear. Harm no innocents, or you’ll find yourself at odds with me.”

There was a deep seriousness in Marcus’ eyes. He was far from joking.

silent for a moment before nodding and saying, “Rest assured. I’m only here for leisure. I’ve been away from city life for too long, and I missed it.

“I’m not as ruthless as you presume. I’ve not forgotten the favor

Soon after, Harlan departed.

bedroom bathed in darkness. Upon turning on the light, he found Millie sound

from her peaceful slumber that she was

a quiet stride, Marcus approached Millie who was draped in a soft, light pink nightdress. The room’s temperature seemed to imbue a gentle warmth,

sleeping form, covered in a sky-blue blanket with a slender calf peeking out, was alluring enough to

precariously positioned on the edge of the sofa. One wrong move, and

off the light, gently lifted Millie, and carried

a haze, shifting slightly to embrace something beside her. Her arms wrapped around it, drawing it closer and closer until she bumped into

inches from hers, the

realized that she had been clutching his

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