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.

Raymond, we’ve had a hiccup in the 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 to a group chat, if

was a

to his surprise, lan agreed after a few

always seen lan as a tough nut to

Discovering the issue now was a real blunder on Silverstone Enterprises‘ part. Jan sat on the sofa, seeing himself added to a

knew what

both turned on their mics, and Judson started apologizing.

with the books and has been taken away by the police. When we rechecked his records, we

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

invoices and went through each

lan to join just as

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 the

mind drifting back to the first night they met at Riverside Haven, when she first called him

grasped himself,

out Judson and just listen to Maja’s voice.

her laugh. Her laughter sent

flushed a light pink. He never thought he’d

“Mm.”

was about to climax, he couldn’t hold back

while, Maja’s

felt a chill. Did he forget to mute his

the mic icon, which showed it was off.

but couldn’t quite

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

indifferent, but–lan could hear a hint of reproach in her words.

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