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Chapter 981 Why Did You Close the Door

Author: Lana Mora
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-01 07:48:20

Julissa jolted in surprise.

Wasn’t this guy just listening to someone’s report a moment ago?

How did he even notice she was zoning out…

Was he really going to call her out for that too?

How was she supposed to explain it—tell him she’d been daydreaming about doing that with the mighty CEO?

Feeling cornered, she glanced at Scott with a conflicted look.

“I wasn’t thinking about anything, Mr. Nichols…”

Come on, I’m your girlfriend. Show me a little mercy, please don’t scold me...

That helpless and pitiful expression, paired with her soft, innocent-sounding “Mr. Nichols”—not only Scott, but even a few of the other male execs in the room felt their hearts soften.

They silently cursed their CEO in their minds: Man, have a little compassion. Why bully a sweet girl like that?

Scott cleared his throat.

“Don’t let your mind wander during meetings.”

“Yes, Mr. Nichols.”

Julissa obediently lowered her gaze.

She had no idea that her docile and submissive demeanor stirred up something fierce in some
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