The Queen's Back

Chapter 91

Mona opened the door and entered Maxwell's office. The decor was simple yet elegant, predominantly black and white, with minimal furnishings, a desk, a sofa, and a coffee table. After a quick glance around, she settled into the black sola, waiting for Maxwell to finish his meeting so they could head home together. Almost

t as soon as Mona sat down, Maxwell walked in. His face up with surprise. He had doubted the secretary's. announcement, fearing someone was impersonating her.

Seeing Mona ona made all all the exhaustion from his day's meetings vanish. Maxwell sat beside Mona, wrapping his arms around her, and asked, "Mona, what brings you here today?" Mona draped her

He knew she had been busy lately, often working late, which left little time for them to be together.

I her arms around Maxwell's neck and softly murmured, "Of course, I came to see you."

Her voice was gentle, and her bright eyes sparkled. Her presence alone lifted Maxwell's spirits, and the way she spoke to him made it even harder for him to resist.

Maxwell's gaze fixed on Mona's red lips, and he leaned down, kissing her As he leaned in, a faint, pleasant scent lingered, making Maxwell unwilling to pull away.

Her lips were soft, with a light fragrance that tempted him to indulge further.

As they kissed, Mona sensed Maxwell's affection for her growing. He seemed to enjoy kissing her more often lately. Sometimes, after dinner, the two of them would sit in the living room watching TV. As time passed, he'd start to cuddle up for this?" to her. On a couple of of occasions, Mona clearly sensed his shift and almost asked him, "Are you sure you're up

Yet, he would suddenly release her and retreat to his room, leaving Mona feeling confused on the sofa. Their kiss was abruptly interrupted by the ringing of Maxwell's phone. Mona gently nudged him, signaling that he should answer it Maxwell reluctantly pulled his lips away from Mona's, his affectionate gaze lingering on her. With a low, hushed voice near her ear, he whispered, "I can't bear to to leave your

It was

kiss.

his grandfather, Richard. calling. As Maxwell spoke, Mona remained beside him, listening intently.

clear. Richard informed Maxwell that Lydia was at the Carter family for dinner and wanted him

casually and hung up, turning to Mona. "My grandfather wants us

heard. Who is Lydia?" she asked, noting that the name sounded like a girl's and

home often when she was little, but her

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Lydia was fairly neutral. He remembered her as a cute young girl. When he first arrived at the Carter family, others would bully him and look down on him. Lydia, however, neither mistreated him

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him when they were younger, he agreed to have lunch

circulated at school about them

that all?" Mona asked skeptically. She remembered Gordon mentioning that Maxwell had

that's all there is to it. What did you think?" Maxwell

hurry back. I don't want to keep them waiting," she said, dismissing her worries. Maybe she was overthinking it, or perhaps Gordon was just being misleading since he wasn't exactly trustworthy. As she

and reaching

they walked

Macy from the secretary department, her eyes widening

thought, 'Oh my god, I couldn't believe my eyes! The cold distant president is actually holding a woman's hand

instant, she realized that apologizing to Mona earlier

shared them in the secretary the president's fiancée.

chat. [Attention, everyone.

[Got it! Tll make sure to treat the president's

behind.

affection. I thought he would be alone forever given

what I know, they're in a political marriage, but there