Her sole son-she couldn't permit any misfortune to befall him.
In the early hours, a call from Marcus’ father reached Celeste. He implored her to
take exceptional care of her son in the days ahead.
Before she could pose further inquiries, the line went dead. Disquiet coursed
through Celeste’s veins.
“Millie, should anything transpire with Marcus, rest assured, you shall not evade
the consequences,” Celeste declared, her words a parting warning laden with
ominous weight.
Celeste clenched her teeth in a storm of loathing, while Millie rose composedly
from her seat.
“I believe I've expressed what I needed to. I'll return to my work now.”
As she turned to leave, the heavy clunk of a cup landing on the table reached her
Undeterred, Millie continued on her path.
Approaching the door, she collided with someone, instinctively stepping back.
“I apologize.”
However, the person in front of her held a glimmer of familiarity. Millie lifted her
head to scrutinize them.
“Why walk with your head bowed?” She found herself face-to-face with Marcus.
Caught off guard, Millie blinked.
Beside him stood Derek, holding a file folder—a sign of an appointment.
Afleeting pause ensued as Millie’s composure wavered.
“I'm heading back to the company.”
“Millie.”
Though Marcus called her name, he didn't halt her departure.
In a state of perplexity, Marcus exchanged a look with Derek.
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“Mrs. Thomas is here as well,” Derek
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Observing Marcus’ unwavering
scrutiny of Millie's retreating form,
Celeste's expression clouded. She
approached and cleared her throat.
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Marcus’ attention shifted to her, and his question was direct.
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