Millie knew Marcus wouldn’t let her off the hook so easily. She put down the magazine, took a step back, and offered a plea for mercy.

“Honey.”

Cornered by his tall figure, Millie found herself pressed against the wall. Marcus gently tilted her chin with a finger, their eyes locking.

“Calling me honey won’t work now.”

Her earlier act had caused him immense stress. He even contemplated canceling the event due to his inability to bear witnessing her tears.

In his business dealings, he faced sophisticated executives and had to be perpetually on guard to avoid manipulation. During his return journey, he learned that she had been pursued by Humphrey, and concern had gnawed at him the whole way back.

Yet Millie seemed determined to make him fret over her.

and she looked at Marcus

didn’t intend to deceive

hand beneath her chin

deceive me? Then why stage

slid down

hurting

releasing his hold,

When I saw your tears, my

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grievance convincingly. Marcus pondered whether he had

Nancy. Yet she intentionally portrayed herself as pitiable

she did so

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