Thus, Annie had no choice but to return to her seat. “You’ve crossed the line this time!”

Aaron smiled and said softly, “Just stay and enjoy the lunch with me.”

After that, the waiter brought in one fancy dish after another.

Annie ate without really tasting the food. All she could think about was how to explain what was going on to Marcus.

The restaurant was not that far from Newmoon Group. In fact, it would only take Marcus 15 minutes by car to get there.

Marcus smiled when he saw Annie in the room, but his smile froze when he realized Aaron was inside the room as well. He looked at Aaron, then back at Annie.

“Annie, why are you having a romantic lunch with Mister Aaron?”

Annie smiled awkwardly. “Umm… It might look like a romantic lunch, but I can assure you it’s just a casual lunch. Here, have a seat, Marcus. Order whatever you want. It’s Mister Aaron’s treat today,” she explained as she patted the seat next to her.

he still felt pressured to be in this kind of setting with Aaron. After all, this was the first time he had ever been so close to his boss. Thus, he bowed slightly and said, “Thank you,

out his chair

smiled warmly while he gracefully cut his

for a half-day leave because

sheepish. “Umm, well…

embarrassing than being caught red-handed in a

embarrassed, so she retorted, “His girlfriend could be considered to be his family, too! Plus, it’s perfectly normal for a guy

them. “Yes, you’re right.

the most expensive dishes in the restaurant for Marcus.

to stop her, but Annie stubbornly

piece of it and blew on it before feeding it to Annie. “Here you go, Annie. Try some of

her boyfriend, she was equally more afraid that Marcus’ feelings would be hurt if she turned him down. After some hesitation, she opened her mouth and chomped down on

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