Chapter 285

Both of them stayed silent. Maja stayed frozen in the same position and tried hard to keep her cool.

lan’s slender fingers intertwined as he scrubbed them clean of foam. After that, he picked up a paper towel from the side and wiped his fingertips dry.

Even though the whole process didn’t take more than a minute, Maja felt like it lasted a century.

lan tossed the used paper towel into a nearby trash can and chuckled softly at the sight of her forced calmness.

“Am I really that scary?”

She was normally quick–witted but was now scared and speechless.

Maja had no choice but to look up at him.

“You’re my boss; of course I’m scared of you.”

lan glanced at the mark behind her ear, which she obviously missed due to haste.

“Did you have a good time dining with your husband?”

husband not propose a divorce after seeing

an incident this evening; Nathan was busy too, so I didn’t go.”

at the sound of Carlene’s

breathing a sigh

as she picked up a paper towel to dry her fingers, lan came back

filled with relief, as if it was all she ever wanted.

their interaction became more

Ms. Shepard would get jealous. Don’t worry, I’ll keep it

front of her, looking down at her

her slowly, his

“You’re quite sensible.”

felt this comment was sarcastic, but she didn’t know

do anything to

furrowed her brows, about to ask him, only to realize he’d already

drive me home? I’m

the distance, Maja heard

at her hand, rubbing it as if the foam

passenger seat, cradling a docile

lan’s gaze fell on a hotel entrance where Nathan and

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