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?”

not propose a divorce after seeing

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

then exited at the sound of Carlene’s

still, breathing a sigh of relief.

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

with relief, as if it was all she

and their interaction became more

Shepard would get jealous. Don’t worry, I’ll keep it a secret.”

looking down at her relaxed

slowly, his voice

“You’re quite sensible.”

was sarcastic,

anything to

him, only to realize he’d already left. Carlene’s voice echoed from outside.

you drive me

heard him reply,

it as if the foam was still

in the passenger seat, cradling a docile ragdoll cat that seemed a bit weak.

lan’s gaze fell on a hotel entrance where Nathan and a female colleague stood.

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