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Chapter 166: Drinks??
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2026-08-23 14:00:02Harper closes Oliver’s office door behind her. “I might have given him some tips,” she said softly. “Why?” Oliver’s icy blue eyes narrow slightly as she closes the door. The sound of the latch clicking shut feels like a permission slip to drop the professional act, just for a moment. “Why?” he repeats, his voice dropping an octave. He steps away from the mahogany desk, closing the distance between them in two measure strides. “Because he m
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After eating the perfect pancakes, Marius and Tera got dressed for work. Half an hour later they both stood in Tera’s living room. Marius was wearing a smart, sophisticated formal-casual ensemble centred around a deep burgundy waistcoat with a subtle, smooth finish. The waistcoat has a classic V-shaped neckline, a straight front and four black buttons running down the centre. There are two horizontal welt-style pockets near the lower front, with another subtle chest pocket on the upper right side. Underneath is a black long-sleeved dress shirt that has a traditional collar and fitted sleeves, with black cuffs buttoned neatly around his waist. He is wearing a black necktie decorated with a small white and grey geometric patterns that consists of tiny squares and rectangular shapes scattered across the tie, which is tucked neatly beneath the waistcoat’s V-neck. His trousers are solid black, matching the shirt and appear tailored and relatively slim, continuing the sleep ap
Paperwork and Hearthbeats Chapter 166: Drinks??
Harper closes Oliver’s office door behind her. “I might have given him some tips,” she said softly. “Why?” Oliver’s icy blue eyes narrow slightly as she closes the door. The sound of the latch clicking shut feels like a permission slip to drop the professional act, just for a moment. “Why?” he repeats, his voice dropping an octave. He steps away from the mahogany desk, closing the distance between them in two measure strides. “Because he mentioned you two were celebrating tonight night. Because he mentioned you were ‘very productive’.” He stops just inches from her, close enough that she can see the tension in his jaw, the dark flicker of possessiveness in his icy blue eyes that he usually keeps under lock and key.“He was smirking, Harper. Smirking like he knew something I did not.” Oliver’s hand reaches out, not to touch her face this time, but to land on the surface of his office door
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Oliver swipes to the second drawing. “The lighting in the second draft is washed out. fix it.” Knox does not miss the deflection. He leans back, crossing his arms over his chest, a smug grin spreading across his face. “You are dodgin’, Williams. That’s a verra unproductive way tae handle a direct question.” Knox taps his fingers against his chin, studying Oliver’s composed face with predatory amusement. “I am not dodging anything,” Oliver says, his voice dropping into that dangerous low register he uses when he is losing patience. “I am managing a meeting. Something you seem to be struggling with.” Knox raises his hands in mock surrender, but the grin does not fade. “Right, right. Managing. Very professional o’ ye.” He leans in closer, lowering his voice just enough to make the conversation feel illicit in the open office. “Ye ken, for someone so obsessed wi’ control, ye’re actin&rs
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Oliver leans back in his chair, tapping his pen against the edge of his mahogany desk in a rhythmic measured way. His mind is already working through the implications of that meeting. “Tell them I can do two o’clock,” he says, his tone leaving no room for negotiations. “But I need the briefing notes on their previous campaign history first. Have Harper sent them to my inbox by noon.” As Stells nods and turns to leave, his icy blue eyes shift toward the door.Oliver finished his coffee and began preparing for his conference calls. At nine AM sharp, his laptop displaying a grid of faces belonging to the company’s fabric distributors. The call began with a brief introduction before Oliver outlined ThreadForms’ upcoming seasonal collection and the increased demand the company was anticipating. He emphasized that maintaining ThreadForms’ reputation for quality was more important than simply securing the lowest prices. The distributor
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An hour and a half later, Oliver and Harper were both in professional mode. Harper wore a sleek night blue pantsuit, styled with a simple deep sea blue top and pointed black leather heels. The night blue blazer is a fitted, feminine silhouette with long sleeves and a structured shoulder line. It is closely tailored through Harper’s waist, creating a defined hourglass-like shape and the front has slightly longer, pointed lower edges extending over her hips. Underneath the blazer is a deep-sea blue, short sleeved fitted top with a simple, modest, rounded neckline. The night blue trousers are high-waisted and had a slim and tapered cut following the shape of her hips and thighs before narrowing toward her ankles. Her outfit is accessorized with silver-toned dangling earrings, and she is wearing a delicate layered necklace that includes a small pendant.Oliver was wearing a sharp, tailored grey three-piece suit with a crisp cream shirt. The jacket is a Paynes grey with a sm
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“You know,” Marius called out, his voice carrying easily across the quiet room. “If you are making pancakes, I expect them to be perfectly golden. No burnt edges. I have very high standards for my breakfast.”“I will try my best,” Tera said with a bright smile, turning to face him. “But I make no promises.” Marius chuckled, a low, warm sound that seemed to vibrate from deep in his chest. He watched her for a moment longer; the bright smile she aimed at him lingering in his mind like a photograph. “No promises,” he mimicked, his tone mock offended. “That is the attitude of a woman who knows she can get away with anything.” He sat up then, the cool air hitting his bare skin, and he did not bother reaching for anything to cover himself. Instead, he swung his legs over the side of the bed, his feet meeting the hardwood floor with a soft thud. He ran both hands through his reddish-brown hair, pushing it back f
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