The Woman From Hell

When I got home that evening, it was already late, but I noticed that the light in the study was on and knew that Theo was inside.

"Can I come in?" I knocked on the door and asked softly.

"Come on in."

I could hear the exhaustion in Theo's tone. He must have been busy today.

I pushed open the door and saw him sitting at his desk, his head buried in paperwork. I had wanted to ask him about the issue regarding the Golden-O counterfeits, but seeing him so busy, I decided to leave first. Theo had not returned to the room by the time I stepped out of the bathroom. I went to make a cup of tea before stepping into the study once again. "Have some tea to refresh yourself."

"Thank you."

Theo looked up at me quickly, the corners of his mouth curving upward slightly before lowering his head again to go back to work.

I did not want to disturb him but wanted to accompany him. Thus, I went back to the room and grabbed my laptop before plopping myself onto the bean bag to deal with some work. Time passed minute after minute, and before I knew it, I had fallen asleep.

When I woke up again, I saw Theo half-crouched before me trying to cover me with a blanket. I grabbed his hand. "Are you done with work?" It was clear from my voice I had just woken up. He shot me a light smile that was brighter than the light.

you for waiting for me." Theo's voice was soft with some affection mixed

and faced

smile on his

worried about for so many days was resolved. My heart finally eased

of relief. "Good. I hope it'll spread as

this won't

Pristine Group fell so much that they're about to

days, feeling more

took my hand. "You're right, Madam, but to be in business is

try and catch something, but his eyes were as mysterious as the sea.

go of my hand and reached into his pocket again. "It's rather complicated to explain. I may not be able to tell you about

me when you figure out how to explain it." Theo was surprised at that. "You're

matter of yours, I'd definitely hound you about it, but since this iss regarding business, you have your own way

sensible all of a sudden. I feel overwhelmed by