Chapter 219
Gemma affirmed with a nod. “Yes.”
Although this revtion left Millie puzzled, she was already runningte and hurried off to the Skyline Restaurant.
Behind her, Celeste watched Millie with growing impatience. She was bing increasingly aware of her son’s concern for
Millie.
Yet Celeste could not bring herself to warm up to Millie.
Had it not been for Rhea instigating the incidentst night, she wouldn''t have been so lenient this time.
At the Skyline Restaurant parking lot, Marcus exited his vehicle. Coincidentally,
Leon also stepped out of a sleek ck car nearby.
Their gazes locked.
Leon approached with a smile, but beneath it hid an element of ruthless determination.
“I''ve been sent here by grandmother to learn from the renowned businessman of our family.”
Marcus, quick to react, shot Leon a nce before proceeding into the hall, lined with well-mannered staff.
Among them, a woman in a business suit looked taken aback by the formidable man, retreating subtly. It was none other than
Millie.
She was astounded. What were the odds of encountering Marcus here at her workce? If he recognized her, he’d see it as a
dent in his noble stature.
Subduing her gaze, Millie took a step back, only to be reprimanded by a nearby colleague.
“Stick to the rules! Stand your ground; don’t move.”
Left with no choice, Millie bowed her head and prayed to go unnoticed as Marcus passed by.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.
A pair of polished ck shoes trod past her. Breathing a sigh of relief, Millie soon realized she had celebrated prematurely.
“Cousin-inw?” Leon greeted her with a smirk.
Millie looked up to find Leon’s handsome face staring back at her.
Millie was annoyed. Whenever she wished to converse with Leon, he kept quiet, but whenever she preferred silence, he chose
to speak. It was clear he was trying to provoke her.
Somewhat flustered, Millie retorted, “I’m sorry, sir; you must have mistaken me for someone else.”
“Really? Shall | ask my cousin to verify?”