She coughed, averting her eyes from Bruce’s knowing gaze.

“I was just practicing calligraphy,” she stammered, quickly writing another word to cover her tracks.

Bruce crossed his arms, not calling her out on the apparent lie.

Millie continued to write, intent on making her story about practicing calligraphy seem believable.

Bruce shifted to get a better view of Millie’s lovely face, then suddenly asked, “Millie, what would you do if Marcus were to die one day?”

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Millie’s hand, holding the wooden branch, froze in place. Frowning, she turned to look at Bruce, who spread his hands innocently. “I’m just imagining things, don’t be alarmed.”

reaction was as Bruce expected, both nervous and angry. He had touched a

being tedious,”

his

Ever since Marcus took control of the Thomas Group,

branch tightened, but her

be in

smile playing on his lips. “You

Marcus should have succumbed to the poison of the Bloody Herb

but Millie, clearly irritated

even if he is in danger,

was taken aback by Millie’s incredible

can give him a

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