Chapter 190


    Chapter: 190


    Aterrifying realization flickered in her mind. Should Marcus discover that she’d shared her bed with an unknown male, his world


    would shatter.


    As the lofty CEO and heir to the illustrious Thomas family, Marcus would undoubtedly be devastated by the revtion that his


    wife had slept with a man so repugnant and distasteful.


    However, she swiftly quashed the horrifying thought. She couldn’t allow Marcus to stumble upon this truth. Even if she didn’t


    harbor much affection for him, embarking on a self-destructive path simply to wound him seemed absurd. The price was too


    high.


    Distracting herself, Millie took a bite of her breakfast. “Indeed, | couldn’t find peaceful sleep. Given that | spent the first half of the


    night thwarting the ill-intended advances of two miscreants, | am understandably a little out of sorts.”


    Marcus’ gaze, prating as ever, held her in its iron grip. It was evident he was skeptical of her exnation.


    “Forgive me, but my hunger is sated. | must take my leave now.”


    With those words, Millie dabbed at her lips and vacated her seat.


    After a few strides, she stopped abruptly, pivoting on her heel. She couldn''t let the despicable man go scot-free.


    “Did you hear their conversation earlier?” Millie queried.


    “Who are you referring to?” Marcus’ brow furrowed in confusion.


    “Well, | overheard them discussing a man who dared to disrespect women’s sanctity at the hotelst night. This abominable


    creature must face the consequences. | rmend dispatching someone to seek him out immediately. Such loathsome beings


    disgust me, and if you manage to apprehend him, entrust him to my care. | will ensure he learns his lesson.” Indignation vored


    Millie’s tone.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    “Hand him over to you? Are you certain?” An eyebrow arched upward in Marcus’ disy of surprise.


    “Then why have you fixed your gaze on me all this time?” Millie shot back.


    Achuckle escaped Marcus’ lips; his previous confusion dissipated. Piecing together Millie’s earlier outburst and the gossip he’d


    heard that morning, he understood why she seemed particrly distressed.


    Millie was a smart, observant woman. It was probable that she’d woken up this morning to discover signs of an overnight


    intruder. Now, she likely believed the culprit ofst night’s voyeurism had invaded her personal space.


    However, the individual had already been on Derek''s radar. It turned out the viinous creep was merely a pawn in Brock’s game


    —one of the people he''d overpowered. Busy with their assassination plot, they wouldn’t have had the time or inclination to peep


    into private affairs.


    Observing Marcus’ enigmatic smile, Millie felt a sinking sensation. Was she on the verge of having her secret thoughtsid bare?


    “Perhaps don’t bother looking for him. The culprit must have fled by now.”


    Millie swiftly turned on her heel, her retreat hastened by her growing anxiety. The thought of herpanion being discovered


    and admitting to their night together was too humiliating for her to bear.


    Upon exiting the restaurant, Millie hurried back to the hotel to find Bruce. She wished to return home, but even after extensive


    searching, Bruce was nowhere to be found. The front desk informed her that Bruce had checked out and departed.


    Awave of mncholy swept over Millie. He had left without even offering her a warning. He had whisked her away to this ce,


    only to abandon her.


    Millie found sce on an artificial hill overlooking ake. She sat there for a while before reaching for her phone, nning to call


    her grandmother. Suddenly, a stone connected with her head, resulting in searing pain.