Looks like Marcus’ business is thriving.

“That’s fine. It’s not urgent.” I was just acting on a whim. If Marcus was busy, I could always talk to him later.

The receptionist raised a brow as she kept the visitor log. She said indifferently, “Have a nice day.”

Just as I turned around, the elevator doors opened with a ding. Marcus exited with a few men. An older man in the group appeared to be his client.

I guess he has a business meeting.

Marcus saw me immediately. He seemed to hesitate for a moment before talking to the assistant standing beside him. He arranged for the client to be brought to a meeting room. Thereafter, he approached me. “Why didn’t you tell me you were dropping by? I could send someone to drive you here.”

The receptionist probably didn’t expect us to have such a close relationship. Her face soured.

Before I could reply, Marcus had slung his arm around my waist. He dragged me with him as he said, “Let’s go to my office.”

I shivered involuntarily at his sudden and intimate gesture. Once the doors of his office closed, I stepped away to put some distance between us.

Marcus seemed to be used to this. He merely fetched a glass of water for me.

spot of free time, so I decided to come

feel

to meet a friend.” I decided it would be prudent to keep some information to

was because I didn’t know many people here,

no point in

held on to my cup

told me that he

asked, “Did you two meet for a chat? You didn’t bump

with the paparazzi

of the thoughts in my mind. I blurted,

schooled his expression into a neutral one before asking,

me at a loss of

he didn’t look guilty at

man who’s been by my side for the past six

asked seriously,

lips. “Emery only wants

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