“Then you can leave now. Granted, you possess talent, but your nefarious intentions have wearied me. The incident at Snow Mountain Villa was your fault, causing Millie’s tumble into the snow pit.

Subsequently, you orchestrated her abduction and delivery to that ruthless underground syndicate. My clemency extended to you once, but third chances are beyond my generosity.”

Marcus’s words were delivered with frigidity, his gaze unyielding upon Nancy.

Quivers wracked Nancy’s form. She’d presumed Marcus’s favor for Millie prompted his inclination to expel her from the Thomas Group, which was the reason for her appeal. Yet Marcus’s awareness of her every nefarious act caught her unaware.

Engaging the intercom, Marcus issued his directive.

“Escort her out.”

As the door creaked ajar, Trenton entered the room. Alarmed, Nancy hastened to adjust the attire she had lowered earlier.

chill

Thomas Group’s design department, Millie’s arrival garnered the

colleague approached, extending an apologetic

Millie. My comments were thoughtless. I never suspected you were the elusive genius designer. Your

my apologies. I erroneously underestimated your

beg pardon.

Angela’s Library

a chorus of remorse

too, approached, her timidity

I deeply regret my prior insensitivity and thank you for refining my design. It improved substantially under

Your skills are remarkable.”

at the Thomas Group derived not from her connection to Marcus but from her exceptional

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