Unbeknownst to them, Nancy had overheard their exchange from a nearby corner.

Her heart pounded in her chest. Millie had kept silent about the trap—for now.

But what if Marcus were to question her? Millie would definitely tell him that Nancy was behind it all!

What then would Marcus do to her?

Would she get a demotion? Would she be fired from the company? Or something even more severe? She didn’t want any of that to happen!

Though Nancy still held sway within Thomas Group, the prospect of Marcus’ wrath was a terror she could not bear.

on it, the more panic-stricken she became,

with a plan quickly. She didn’t intend to relinquish her position as the chief design

her room, her disquiet

her return to the room, Humphrey clenched his fists. This time, he

something weighs on your mind, confide in me. Whatever

voice trembled as he exclaimed, “You didn’t! Tell me you didn’t deceive Millie and lead her

too shocked

had the woman he’d adored become capable of such cold,

Humphrey. Gone!” Nancy spat, her eyes ablaze

humiliated me. She deserved

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