The senior executives, not to be outdone, continued their friendly banter and complaints.

Engrossed in the display, Millie barely noticed when one of the senior leaders raised his voice.

“Let’s target Mrs. Thomas. She’s with them, and she can’t run as fast,” he called out mischievously.

What?

Millie’s eyes opened wide, a feeling of bewilderment washing over her. She wasn’t even part of the Thomas Group. Why lump her in with Marcus and Derek?

The senior executives, seizing the moment, shifted their focus and began to close in on Millie.

through the air toward her,

prepare for

her. She realized that if she were to be

to the game. But Millie, quick as arabbit, darted

me,” she pleaded, her voice

around his waist, Marcus stood frozen for a

executives, seizing their chance, hurled a fresh

no anger. He realized that she had instinctively sought protection behind him in a

she saw him as

sensation stirred in Marcus’ chest, and his heart skipped a beat. He wrapped his arms securely around her waist and spoke with an amused yet tender

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