Chapter 161

Chapter 161

Bowen reset Randall’s dislocated joint, then, a bit embarrassed, apologized. “My apologies,” he said.

Aubree couldn’t decide whether to facepalm or laugh. “This is the game developer my team recommended. We were just discussing a contract.”

“Yeah, yeah, that’s right.” Randall nodded frantically, rubbing his wrist. Inwardly, he thought, ‘Just my rotten luck.

The thing was, he really didn’t dare lose his temper with the man before him. He recognized him-Bowen, CEO of Turner Group, the very investor he’d once hoped to court.

Kelvin’s eyes darted around, not daring to meet Bowen’s gaze. ‘Damn it,’ he thought, ‘there goes my bonus for this month- no, scratch that, for the whole year.

Ethan and Samson ducked their heads, wishing they could disappear. It was so awkward.

Sensing the awkward tension in the air, Randall wasted no time in making a hasty exit. “Miss Miller,” he said quickly, “since we’ve finished our discussion and you seem a bit occupied, I’ll take my leave now.”

The moment he left, Aubree’s full attention landed on Bowen. She knew she needed why Bowen was here.

A strange flicker passed through Bowen’s eyes for a moment before he visibly relaxed. He made himself at home in the chair opposite Aubree and said nonchalantly, “That’s right. I followed you.”

To be honest, he breathed a sigh of relief when he realized there was nothing romantic going on between them.

feeling-somehow even more exhilarating than when he’d first joined Turner Group and landed that

gaped at him, stunned

was genuinely stunned. “He’s not even pretending

said he was just passing

and he couldn’t help but notice

lashes fluttered like butterfly wings, belying

instant, Bowen felt something erupt from his chest-his heart softened considerably,

increasingly bold and

in his eyes. ‘Since I can’t trust anyone else with her, why not just keep her by my side, watching over her all the time?’

sides. In a flash, she sprang to

bolt.

late. I’m going

had long

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caught her wrist, a playful smile tugging at his lips as he effortlessly slipped back into his

manner.

just dying to know why

that she shouldn’t hear his answer, so Aubree firmly refused. “It doesn’t

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