Chapter 303


    “Immemorating my birthday tonight, and I’ve nned an intimate celebration. I''d be delighted if you could grace us with your


    presence. Would that be possible?”


    Marcus frowned, leafing through another page of the document.


    “[ have priormitments tonight. I''ll ask Derek to send you a gift.”


    But that wasn’t what she wanted. Rhea’s fists clenched in frustration.


    “Could you spare some time? Just a little while at the party. | don’t have any family here. You once told me you''d treat me as


    your sister since you didn’t have one. But now, you can’t even spare a moment for my birthday celebration. I’m aware that my


    recent actions have disappointed you. Celeste has chastised me, and | assure you | won’t repeat such mistakes. Could you offer


    me a second chance?”Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    After a heavy silence, Rhea squeezed out a tear, trying her best to appear pitiable.


    Annoyed, Marcus finally conceded.


    “Address, time.”


    By noon, a call from Millie had found its way to Marcus’ phone.


    As he registered the caller ID, his heart rate quickened. Unconsciously, his fingers traced his lips, recalling Millie''s sweet taste.


    After a moment''s consideration, she decided the meal she had treated Marcus to earlier had been rather modest.


    The bill had barely scraped three dors.


    Perhaps, she thought a more substantial meal wouldn''t go amiss.


    With most of the office taking a siesta, the restaurant was enveloped in a serene quiet. Millie picked a table near the window, the


    sunbeams filtering through the curtains.


    Patiently, she waited as Marcus deliberated over answering the call. As soon as he did, she eagerly broke the silence.


    “Do you have some time tonight? I’d like to make it up to you for the rather basic meal earlier. Can | treat you to dinner?”


    “What time tonight?” His voice, even more maic and enticing over the phone, left Millie momentarily stunned.


    “Nine o''clock.”


    The silence that followed sent waves of anxiety washing over her.


    Throughout the day, her mind kept drifting back to their intimate moment in the car.


    The memory of his forceful kiss was still fresh. His dominating demeanor initially overwhelmed her.


    But on closer inspection, she realized that he’d been gently cradling her head. Aman who managed to be both assertive and


    tender had an irresistible charm.