Chapter 455


    The senior executives, not to be outdone, continued their friendly banter andints.


    Engrossed in the disy, Millie barely noticed when one of the senior leaders raised his voice.


    “Let''s target Mrs. Thomas. She’s with them, and she can’t run as fast,” he called out mischievously.


    What?


    Millie’s eyes opened wide, a feeling of bewilderment washing over her. She wasn’t even part of the Thomas Group. Why lump.


    her in with Marcus and Derek?


    The senior executives, seizing the moment, shifted their focus and began to close in on Millie.


    rge snowball sailed through the air toward her, gaining speed.


    “Mrs. Thomas, prepare for this one!”


    Millie’s eyes widened as a flurry of snowballs hurtled toward her. She realized that if she were to be struck, she might find herself


    buried beneath a mountain of snow.


    Marcus’ brow furrowed, and he prepared to call a halt to the game. But Millie, quick as arabbit, darted toward him, seeking refuge


    behind his tall frame and sping his waist tightly.


    “Help me,” she pleaded, her voice a mix of yfulness and panic.


    Feeling her hands around his waist, Marcus stood frozen for a brief moment, surprised by her sudden embrace.


    The senior executives, seizing their chance, hurled a fresh barrage of snowballs at him.


    Marcus twisted to look back, his eyebrows arching in surprise, but his face showing no anger. He realized that she had


    instinctively sought protection behind him in a moment of perceived danger.


    Did this mean she saw him as her support, her protector?


    Astrange sensation stirred in Marcus’ chest, and his heart skipped a beat. He wrapped his arms securely around her waist and


    spoke with an amused yet tender tone.


    “Hide well, and watch how | take care of them.”


    Marcus and Derek coborated in a concerted effort to decisively confront the senior executives of the Thomas Group,


    demonstrating their determination while ensuring Millie''s safety remained untouched.


    Millie found herself immersed in the most intense snow skirmish she had ever witnessed, the battleground of snowkes


    captivating her senses.


    By the time lunchtime arrived, everyone was utterly fatigued, the weariness evident ‘on every countenance.


    As the sun reached its zenith, they gathered for a meal within the hotel’s confines, subsequently shouldering their luggage in


    preparation for their return journey.Owned by N?velDrama.Org.


    Following the morning’s exertions, perspiration adorned Millie’s brow, leading her to retreat to her chamber for a rejuvenating


    shower. Now, ensconced within the car’s cocoon, she relished a renewed vitality.