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.”

as Bruce expected, both nervous and angry.

tedious,” Millie

his tone

Thomas Group, he’s made many

branch tightened, but

won’t be

smile playing on his lips.

grew dark. Logically, Marcus should have

clearly irritated by the conversation’s

in danger, I can grant him

was taken aback by Millie’s incredible

give him

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