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.

finance department. 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

screw–up was a big

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

had always seen lan as a tough nut to crack, so

was a real blunder on Silverstone Enterprises‘ part. Jan sat on the sofa, seeing himself added to a group chat, and

friend and knew what

Judson both turned on their mics, and Judson started apologizing.

been taken away by the police. When we rechecked his records, we found discrepancies in the cost of Greenfield Gardens‘

was surprised that Silverstone Enterprises had such a scandal: Financial mishaps could

up the old invoices and went through

to join just

to know, especially since Silverstone Enterprises and the Raymond Corporation often collaborated. Maja’s voice was clear

first night they met at Riverside Haven, when

himself, grasped

tune out Judson and

laugh. Her laughter sent shivers down his spine. It

pink. He never thought he’d do something like

“Mm.”

to climax, he couldn’t hold back

Maja’s side went silent.

Did he forget to mute his

mic icon, which showed it

but couldn’t quite

what are you doing? Mr. Judson has

sounded indifferent, but–lan could hear a hint

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