Marcus paused at the door, his expression unreadable. He immediately closed the door behind him with a quiet click, leaving Elias alone in his spacious office with his secretary. Elias looked up slowly. His expression remained neutral at first, but as his eyes took in her appearance, they cooled noticeably. He leaned back in his chair, one hand resting on the armrest, fingers tapping once.“Serena,” he said, voice flat. “What is this?”She smiled, a slow, practiced smile meant to be seductive. She walked around the side of his desk, trailing her fingers lightly along the edge.“I’ve been thinking about you,” she confessed softly. “About how hard the last few days must have been. You’ve been carrying so much. I wanted to be here for you,in whatever way you need.”She stopped beside his chair, close enough that he could smell her perfume which was heavy. She leaned down slightly, giving him a clear view of her neckline.“I know you’ve been distracted with… her,” she continued, her voi
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