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

Thomas, prepare

flurry of snowballs hurtled toward her. She realized that if she were to be struck, she might find herself buried beneath

to call a halt to the game. But Millie, quick

voice a

hands around his waist, Marcus stood frozen for a

executives, seizing their chance, hurled a fresh barrage of

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

him as her support,

a beat. He wrapped his arms securely around her waist and

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