Flushing, she looked at him haughtily and retorted, “Being my butler requires a high standard. Above all


    else, you need to know how to serve. Do you think you can manage that?”


    She hadn’t forgotten how inept this self-proimed servant had been on the ne, nearly causing a


    serious mishap.


    Loraine was confident Marco could handle a role in the Universe Group, but she had reservations


    about his aptitude for personal service.


    Thus, she declined politely, “Thank you, but I’ll pass.”


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    Marco lifted an eyebrow, an air of self-assurance about him.


    “How can you be certain it’s not my forte if you haven’t experienced it? Tell me, how would you Like to


    be served?”


    Loraine surveyed his humble quarters again, acknowledging there was little he could do at the moment.


    However, she had to concede that his massage skills were quite remarkable.


    That… could be considered service, right?


    Gathering herself, Loraine shifted her position to lie on her stomach and said, “Then, how about a back


    rub? Let’s see how you fare.”


    In that moment, she felt like a rich woman ordering a masseur at a luxury spa, and she blushed at the


    recollection of Marina’s words.


    Luckily, her current position hid her reddened cheeks from Marco.


    Conversely, her view was blocked. She couldn’t see Marco’s actions, which in turn amplified her other


    senses, particrly touch.


    Behind her, Marco’s steady breathing filled the silence. Then, the bed dipped slightly next to her,


    indicating he had taken a seat.


    Although their bodies didn’t physically connect, Loraine was acutely aware of their close proximity.


    She suddenly felt that her earlier request was like shooting herself in the foot. Her nervousness was


    palpable, evident by her curled toes.


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    Marco’s hands gently traversed her back, moving from the nape down to her Lower back, applying the


    perfect amount of pressure. The delicate sensation ignited a soft tingle along her spine. Loraine’s eyes


    grew watery, her grip on the bedsheet tightened, and she bit her Lower lip.


    She wanted to call a halt to this, but she feared her shaky voice would betray her unease.


    Seemingly picking up on the fraught atmosphere, Marco remained silent.


    His touch continued, as though he desired more intimacy. Leaning down, he gently pressed his lips to


    her shoulder de.


    At that moment, theputer on the nearby table pinged with a string of notifications, jarring both of


    them.


    Snapping back to reality, Loraine swiftly sat upright, awkwardly wrapping herself in the nket.


    Attempting to dismiss the situation while retaining herposure, she coughed lightly and said, “You


    should, um, perhaps address your business first.”


    Marco’s gaze held a glimmer of disappointment and an undercurrent of desire.


    Loraine’s cheeks flushed deep red, but she kept her cool, confidently asserting, “Well, what are you


    waiting for? Remember, you’re still on probation!”