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59. The Choker

Author: MissGreen
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-28 23:40:21

The moment I stepped into Alexei's office, his scent filled the air, instantly evoking a mix of fear and longing in me.

I stood near the door and watched as he walked calmly toward his desk. When he turned around, our eyes met for a moment before he gestured for me to sit down.

I obeyed and took the chair in front of him. Alexei leaned against the edge of the desk. His gaze was cold, yet there was something about the way he looked at me as if he were stripping away every layer of my composure. He removed his wristwatch and set it down. The faint tick-tock blended with the uneven rhythm of my breathing.

"Why did you ignore my message, Anna?" he asked.

Of course—that would be the first thing he mentioned. I lowered my gaze, too afraid to look directly at him.

"I'm sorry, sir," I murmured.

"Are you trying to get back at me because I've been ignoring you lately?"

His words caught me off guard. That thought had never crossed my mind. Back at the garden, I just didn't want to upset Gabriel
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