"In the future, please don't hesitate to ask for anything you need!" Secretary Chad offered eagerly, treating Justin as if he were his own boss.

The temperature in the car began to rise as their lips and teeth intertwined in a deep and lingering kiss.

Justin reluctantly pulled away from Bella's tender and moist lips, his own lips curving in satisfaction.

It was unclear whether his pleasure stemmed from Secretary Chad's response or from Bella's passionate reciprocation.

After ending the call, Bella's forehead glistened with a thin layer of sweat.

"Are you some kind of omnipotent god? You even have connections close to Mayor Solloway?"

Bella panted softly in his arms, her eyes both soft and coy. "All those people in the political arena are cunning, driven by ambition and vanity. Especially someone in a secretary's position. They're often the closest confidants of high-ranking officials and the hardest to win over. How did you manage to sway Secretary Chad?"

Justin gently caressed her damp hair, raising an eyebrow. "I was able to gain his loyalty because I'm affluent and respectable enough."

"Pfft... What a big ego!" Bella teased, poking his cheek.

thin ice, always on edge. Besides, despite several opportunities for advancement over the years, Mayor Solloway has deliberately held Secretary Chad back. Tell me, if you were in his shoes, would you remain utterly loyal to such a

switch to business. And you seized the opportunity by promising him some benefits, like helping you now and later

perceptive." "Make sure to take good care of Secretary Chad. He's quick-witted and manages to keep everyone

to arrange for his sister and unlucky

Astrid trembled behind him, her heiress

as he watched

your way. No matter how much you try to obstruct or

"After all, Savrow does not belong to the Iversons. Some people dream of using their

yet unable to respond effectively, James forced a stiff smile. "Young Master Axel, I have no idea what you're

furrowed his eyebrow. "There's no Young Master Axel here, just Prosecutor Thompson.

past James,

where he got bumped, his

do we do... What do we do?! They're about to take my husband away! Stop them!" Astrid was frantic, desperately shaking James' arm.

was so frightened that

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