Not only that, but I also have to crawl out of the building. It seems I’m headed for defeat, and I’ll have to


    crawl out of the Thomas Group. How humiliating.“


    Marcus pressed his fingers to his forehead. Why would Millie agree to such an oundish wager?


    “Honey, why would you make such a bet?” Marcus inquired, concern etching his features.


    “What’s done is done. I can’t back out now,” Millie replied, her toneden with helplessness.


    “And, as you know, the Fairclough family is selecting between my work and Nancy’s for the event. The


    entirepany is aware of this. Now I have to present an old piece to them. It appears I have no


    chance at victory. Nancy is going to publicly shame me today.”


    The more Millie spoke, the deeper her sorrow grew.


    Marcus offered a consoling pat on her back. As she recounted her circumstances, it was evident that


    her odds of sess were slim.


    “Honey, don’t worry. Even if you lose, you won’t Leave the Thomas Group, much less crawl out of the


    building.”


    If Millie were to publicly crawl out of the building, it would not only humiliate her but also tarnish Marcus’


    reputation.


    Millie regarded Marcus through teary eyes.


    “I’m a person of my word. If I lose, I must crawl.”


    Typical Millie, staying true to her promises. But what could he possibly do?


    “Honey, don’t worry. I’ll present the recording as evidence during the trial, which will prove your


    authorship,” Marcus coaxed.


    Millie pursed her Lips and pouted, exuding an air of grievance.


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    “I checked the trial schedule. By the time it concludes, the press conference will be over. What’s the


    point of establishing my authorship? I’ll still face a barrage of giarism allegations.”


    Millie clutched his sleeve, blinked up at him, and a tear trailed down her cheek.


    Meeting her tear-filled gaze, Marcus suspected her next words would catch him off guard.


    “Honey, I’m certain I’ll lose, and I have to honor my words.


    Crawling alone would be beyond embarrassing. Can you crawl with me?


    At least that way, I won’t be alone in my humiliation.”


    Marcus was bbergasted. Did she even know who he was? As the president of the Thomas Group, if


    he were to crawl, thepany might as well fold.


    “Darling, you could just as easily take my life.”


    Marcus graced Millie with another warm smile, tenderly brushing away the glistening pearls that


    adorned her cheeks. His voice, a soothing balm, wrapped around her like a promise in the wind.


    “Whatever the oue, remember this pledge, no soul shall muster the courage to breathe a word of


    that wager.”