Chapter 284


    Millie knitted her brows together, mulling over why they were still sticking around.


    Marcus’ piercing gaze cut through the crowd,nding directly on her.


    When her eyes met his, her heart fluttered as he gestured for her to approach.


    A look of confusion washed over Millie''s delicate features. What did he want from her?


    Mylo and Delmor followed his gaze, but their interest faded quickly, and they each drove off in their respective vehicles.


    Now, only Marcus and his polished Bentley remained.


    With a trace of apprehension, Millie approached, her eyes sparkling yet slightly narrowed, and she queried tentatively, “Did you


    need me for something?”


    Marcus leaned nonchntly against his car, a pair of polished, handcrafted leather shoes peeking out from beneath his long


    legs.


    “He offered you a lift home. Why did you decline?”


    Millie deduced he was referring to Patrick. Evidently, he’d witnessed their interaction earlier.


    “Oh, you saw that? In hindsight, | think | might have missed an opportunity. | should have epted his offer. It was a bit foolish to


    reject a ride when a car was avable.”


    Just thinking of Patrick’s words caused a tight sensation in her chest. Even Marcus’ pristine white shirt seemed to irritate her.


    Millie’s fairplexion tensed slightly as she deliberately contradicted herself.


    Suddenly, she was yanked into a fervent, firm embrace. Arge hand tilted her chin upward as Marcus questioned her coldly,


    “Did you truly n on letting him drive you? To where? His ce or a hotel?”


    Awave of dizziness swept over Millie. A hotel? His sharp features were both striking and overbearing. His words were


    outrageous and his actions audacious. This was crossing a line!? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    Infuriated, Millie struck at Marcus’ solid chest, only to wince as pain shot through her hand. Her hair whipped about in the night


    breeze, mirroring her turmoil.


    “Let me go!m honest and unafraid of false usations. Don’t assume everyone is as flirtatious as you. Patrick and | have


    done nothing wrong. Don’t tarnish our reputation,” she protested.


    “Flirtatious? Me?” Marcus retorted, his voice dripping with icy sarcasm.


    Millie couldn’t believe Marcus’ audacity as she pointed usingly at his broad shoulder with one finger. She was certain that he


    was ying dumb and pretending to be innocent.


    “Is there anyone else here? Which woman has your coat draped over her shoulders?


    You can’t just make excuses and say it was blown away by the strong wind,” Millie said sharply, her annoyance evident in her


    tone.


    With an irritated expression on her face, Millie tapped her fingers forcefully on Marcus’ shoulder, as if she wanted to poke a hole


    in his body.