Nancy had delivered the design draft to Marcus’ house the previous night, receiving approval from the


    Fairclough family. They awaited her final draft, but now, with her hand injured by the chair, she could no


    longer work on it.


    Marcus’ gaze settled on Millie. Expecting her to be at home, he had been surprised to find her in the


    bar, gripping the chair with fierce determination.


    “What’s going on?” he questioned Millie.


    Millie noticed there was no condemnation in his eyes. Did he trust her?


    “I overheard you say you didn’t mean to hit her. Who were you aiming at?” he probed, sensing that


    Millie wouldn’t brandish a chair without provocation.


    Someone must have threatened her.


    His words warmed Millie’s heart.


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    “Someone tried to make me drink, so I picked up the chair to defend myself.”


    Marcus’ eyes narrowed, his expression sharpening.


    “They tried to make you drink?”


    Nancy’s mind reeled. Marcus seemed unconcerned with her injury, despite her role as the Thomas


    Group’s chief designer.


    His attention was consumed by Millie.


    This couldn’t be happening.


    “Mr. Thomas, my hand is in pain. Please, take me to the hospital.”


    Nancy attempted to shift the focus.


    Marcus’ voice was icy as he addressed Derek.


    “Take her to the hospital.”


    Nancy’s dissatisfaction was palpable.


    She couldn’t fathom how, at this pivotal time for thepany, her injured hand could be treated so


    lightly.


    “Mr. Thomas, what if my hand never heals? Mr. Fairclough is very fond of the starry sky series. He


    wants me toplete it posthaste,” she protested.


    But Marcus barely nced at her hand, his impatience evident.


    “Go get it checked. The Thomas Group won’t fall apart without this particr order.”


    What was he implying?


    Nancy’s shock gave way to a strained smile after a long pause.


    “Very well.”


    In Derek’s car, Nancy’s teeth ground together in frustration. Whenever Millie was present, Marcus’


    attention was hers alone.


    Millie’s fortune in having Marcus’ unwavering faith seemed iprehensible.Property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Despite being struck by Millie, he sided with her.


    Upon returning to Cloud Vi, Marcus stood before the French window, ncing at his cell phone.


    Han had sent a message, informing him of his stay in Preagend and his intention to meet when time


    allowed.


    Millie approached, a smile lighting her face.


    “My love, thank you for believing in me. I won’t disappoint you.”


    Marcus looked at her, a touch surprised. This was the first time Millie had spoken such words to him.


    Their shared experiences had naturally led him to trust her over others.


    Millie’s eyes sparkled as she reiterated, “I won’t let you down.”