Chapter 810

lan was quick to shut the door, worried Maja might spit out more hurtful words.

He didn’t want to be stung by her sharp tongue any longer.

After closing the door, he fingered for a bit, catching the staff asking Maja if she needed anything.

“Ms. Pennyfeather, would you like a midnight snack? The chef has whipped up some chicken soup. Good for the stomach.”

Maja was about to decline, but the mention of chicken soup got her interested.

“Where do I eat it?”

“We’ll bring it to your room.”

She nodded, her stomach conveniently growling.

The staff smiled and asked, “Just a moment, please. The soup will be up shortly.”

lan stood quietly by the door until the voices died down, and he moved to the sofa.

The room was soundproofed, but he could still hear the sound of Maja’s shower. His heart was filled with tender feelings, and he couldn’t help but picture her in bed.

He’d never craved someone so much.

After a shower, while still in his towel, he got a call from Judson from Silverstone Enterprises.

the cost of some materials. I’d like to review it with you and Ms.

screw–up was a big no–no for

lose his cool, but to his surprise, lan agreed after a few seconds

seen lan as a tough nut to crack, so his easy agreement

real blunder on Silverstone Enterprises‘ part. Jan sat on

and knew what her

turned on their

Penny, I’m terribly sorry. One of our accountants has been caught fiddling with the books and has been taken away by the police. When we rechecked his records, we found discrepancies in the cost of Greenfield Gardens‘ renovations. I’m

Enterprises had such a scandal: Financial mishaps

old invoices and

to join just as a

lan’s responsibility. He had a right to know, especially since Silverstone Enterprises and the Raymond Corporation often collaborated. Maja’s voice was clear and composed, remembering every detail of

drifting back to the first night they met at

down at himself, grasped

out Judson and just listen to Maja’s voice.

they were discussing, but he heard her laugh.

light pink. He never thought

“Mm.”

about to climax, he

while, Maja’s side

chill. Did he forget to mute his mic?

at the mic icon, which showed

there but couldn’t quite finish.

voice came out of nowhere; “Mr. Raymond, what are you doing?

indifferent, but–lan could hear a hint

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