Aaron smiled threateningly, causing a chill to go up Marcus’ spine. For a moment, he thought he was going to fire him.

“Okay, then. Goodbye, Mister Aaron! We’re going now,” said Annie, breaking the silence as she pulled Marcus to the shopping mall near the restaurant.

Aaron remained standing where he was, lost in thought for a few minutes before getting into his car.

Annie dragged Marcus to the shopping mall and pushed open the glass door entrance before looking furtively back in the direction where they came from. She sighed with relief when she saw Aaron’s car finally driving off.

Marcus looked at her anxiously. “Annie, what is going on with you and Mister Aaron? Why does he seem like he really hates me?”

Annie snapped back to the present and looked at him sheepishly. “Sorry, Marcus. I didn’t mean to cause you any trouble…”

Marcus quickly shook his head. “No, I don’t mean that. I’m just worried that he’s trying to steal you from me. I mean, I’ll surely lose in a fight against him.”

embarrassedly. “You’re overthinking things! Everyone in the office knows he’s a player who likes to flirt with every woman

relaxed after that. “I thought you’d fall for a funny, charming, and successful

the shopping mall since you took the time to get off work for me. You must still be hungry ’cause you didn’t eat much just now. Come, I’ll buy you

had been standing guard by the main entrance, as soon as he got home. Momentarily stunned, he

Mister Jeremy ordered me to stay

Mister Jeremy that Xante and I will protect Corinne. There’s no need for that jerk

not show any emotions even when provoked. He smiled politely and said, “No matter how much of a jerk my employer might

a jerk, but

retort because Tommy was right. However, that

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