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.”

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

tedious,” Millie

his tone more

Marcus took control of the Thomas Group, he’s made many

the branch tightened,

be

playing on his lips. “You have great confidence

should have succumbed

irritated by the conversation’s

Well, even if he is in

aback by

give

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