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.

There’s been a mix–up with the cost of some materials. I’d like to review it with you and Ms. Pennyfeather personally. I’ll add us all to a group chat, if

a big no–no for

his cool, but to his

nut to crack, so

on Silverstone Enterprises‘ part. Jan sat on the sofa, seeing himself added to

was her friend and knew what

on their mics, and Judson

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 really sorry

Silverstone Enterprises had such a scandal: Financial mishaps could bankrupt a company. Thankfully, they caught

invoices and went through each

invited lan to join just as

Silverstone Enterprises and the Raymond Corporation often collaborated. Maja’s voice was clear and composed, remembering

to her voice, his mind drifting back to the first night they met at Riverside Haven, when she first called him Mr.

grasped himself, and started pumping.

to tune out Judson and just

didn’t even know what they were discussing, but he heard her laugh. Her

He never thought he’d

“Mm.”

he couldn’t

a while, Maja’s side went silent.

felt a chill. Did he forget to mute

icon, which showed it was

was almost there but

came out of nowhere; “Mr. Raymond, what are you doing? Mr. Judson has been asking you questions for a

sounded indifferent, but–lan could hear a hint of reproach

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