Chapter 1179


    Ian came to his senses and deepened the kiss, his hand cradling the back of her head.


    The dimly lit lounge was filled only with the sound of running water.


    After a while, he reluctantly let her go, slowly rising from the couch, "What time is it?"


    "Just about ten."


    No sooner had she spoken, his cell phone rang. It was a call from Steve, probably about to start


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    persuading him.


    He watched the screen flicker without answering the call.


    Maja saw the name and felt a sudden twinge in her heart.


    "Has Mr. Raymond returned from his travels?"


    She recalled Ryan saying that it was generally impossible to reach Steve unless he initiated contact.


    Apparently, Eric''s return had prompted Steve’s return as well.


    "Yeah."


    Maja wanted to ask more but was quickly pushed back onto the couch by Ian, his voice husky and low.


    "I want you."


    Maja tried to push him away, but he was skilled in igniting her desires. She melted under his touch in


    an instant.


    In the end, she didn''t question why Steve had called.


    Ian didn''t prolong their passionate doings. They did it for only two hours and it was intense and quick.


    Maja was left breathless the entire time,pletely under his control.


    When it was over, she began to dress, pointing at theputer outside.


    "I have to workte tonight. You should head home."


    Ian sat on the couch, his hand resting on the edge, watching her dress, his Adam''s apple bobbing.


    "Not enough."


    Maja immediately felt flushed, her cheeks turning scarlet.


    "Let me finish with Shawn''s things at least."


    She knew Ian was worried and she wanted to be there for him, but Shawn''s situation was too tricky.


    Online, there was a storm of criticism, and any forceful intervention by Ian would only backfire.


    She had to find a way out herself.


    Ian slowly wrapped his arms around her waist, "How about we leave this ce?"


    Maja didn''t know about Ian''s influence in North America, more formidable and wealthier than in the


    Raymond Corporation, so she was a little confused.


    Ian chuckled after his suggestion, "Just kidding, I''ll leave now."


    But Maja held his hand, "I''ll be home soon."


    Ian nodded, picked up his suit jacket and draped it over his arm.


    For a moment, Maja wished she could ignore Shawn''s matter, but that was impossible. Every artist in


    thepany was her responsibility.


    Especially Shawn, the first one they signed when thepany was just established. She had to take


    him to greater heights.


    Ian ced a soft kiss on her forehead, a peck on her lips, and then he left.


    But as soon as he arrived at the Star Movie Group building, he saw a ck car waiting for him,


    probably for a while.


    As he approached, the car door opened, and Steve was sitting inside.


    "Ian, we need to talk."


    Ian got in. As he saw the scenery moving backward, he lit a cigarette and cracked the window open.


    Steve took a while before he sighed, "The higher-ups want me to talk to you."


    Ianughed as soon as he finished speaking, "Dad, I know people are selfish by nature, but did they


    ever consider me or Maja when making their decisions? She''s a person, not an object."


    A look of difort crossed Steve''s face. Over the years, he had never been good atmunicating


    with his son.


    The atmosphere in the car became stifling.