Chapter 1022

They were hardly a couple, and before this, they hadn’t done anything together other than the obvious.

The sudden switch in their relationship status was a bit disconcerting for Maja.

She had never been in a relationship before, always turning down potential suitors to uphold a beautiful promise she once made. Then came marriage to lan, and she had lived like a widow for three years, keeping all other men at a distance.

Even half an hour before lan’s arrival, she was looking up date spots for couples online.

But she had been swamped lately, not having the time for anything other than meals and work.

lan moved behind her, gently wrapping his arms around her. He sighed at the sight of the endless data on her computer screen. “You’re such a hard worker.”

Praised like a child, Maja felt a secretive sense of sham and a sense of satisfaction that was difficult to explain.

Most women didn’t ask for much, just a stable partner who always complimented them.

But most men can’t even do that right.

Maja remained silent, and lan lowered his body slightly.

“It’s 6:30, time to leave.”

She pushed him away with a hand on his head.

He straightened up with a smile, stepping back.

Maja grabbed her purse and followed him out.

employees working late. Seeing them together, the office gossip mill

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without hesitation, pulled Maja into his arms, kissed her on the cheek, and announced to the crowd, “Dinner’s on me. I’ll have the cook send up some food. Those of you working

who recognized him responded, “Thanks, Mr.

Others chimed in.

your

a blessed

have a century of

Maja was speechless.

into the elevator, the office erupted in excited chatter.

seen his interviews before. He’s even more handsome in person. I can’t even

I wish

stunning I’ve ever seen. I

argue with those online haters who call Maja ugly. Mr. Raymond

inside the elevator, Maja used her elbow to

“You’re too flashy.”

held her purse nervously. The sudden shift in their relationship made her

naturally flamboyant in his relationships. If it weren’t for dinner with Beck

friends.

glanced at the mirror.

on her neck were too obvious, and it hurt her.

deep breath, gripping

need to tell you something. If I don’t, I’ll

was already driving, his attention on the road

“What was that?”

two nights while you

couldn’t look at him as she

window, tears welling up.

was drugged. When I woke up, there were marks on my

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