Derek stole a nervous glance at the backseat. Marcus had sealed his eyes shut, apparently dozing.

The previous night, Marcus had endured excruciating torment due to the agonizing pain from his wound. The venom proved profoundly menacing.

Currently, they are en route to the company to address business matters.

Derek contemplated the idea of rousing Marcus from his slumber. Millie had spotted them and was rapidly closing in.

Derek cast a backward glance, and just as the traffic light transitioned to green, he abruptly pressed the gas pedal, propelling the car forward before Millie could close the gap.

Marcus had deliberately avoided Millie. It was better to prevent her from catching up.

sped away, beads of sweat

Marcus was evading her!

sorting through a stack of documents. Derek remained behind, not immediately departing after organizing the

“Speak,” Marcus directed.

a hint of

while en route to the company, Mrs. Thomas spotted

pursued the

the pen within Marcus’ grasp snapped in two. Derek harbored a sense of

you

and considering how you’ve

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