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The conference room was already occupied. Three executives sat around the long glass table, with their laptops and several documents arranged neatly in front of them. A big screen at the far end of the room on the wall displayed the BluTech logo beside a title that immediately caught my attention. ASIA-PACIFIC EXPANSION PROPOSAL. Okay then...that sounded quite important. I went in first and Alexander followed. And the moment he stepped in, the atmosphere changed instantly. The three men all sat up, straightening in their seats. “Good morning, Mr. Thorne” “Good morning.” Alexander’s response was brief as usual. I moved with him to his seat, still gawking about, only to realize that every pair of eyes was now on me. This was the same reaction I got from the employees at the lobby. Apparently, being married to this guy came with an invisible spotlight I didn’t know I signed up for. Alexander pulled out seat next to him. “Sit.” I glanced at him. “You really like giving ord

I didn’t know whether I should be screaming or pushing him to the floor to give him a good beating. All I could focus on was keeping my heartbeat in checking because it was drumming in my ears. Alexander’s shoulders shook, and I thought I imagining it, but this man was actually laughing. I couldn’t believe him. “Let me go!” I said, my face feeling hot even more. “Let me think about it, hmmm…” He was quiet for only a second. “…no.” “Alexander!” “You’re very loud, Chlo.” “Oh, I’m loud? You’re holding me hostage!” “Not really. You’re simply doing your job at the moment.” I groaned in frustration, as my hand rubbed my temples. I felt like I’d soon pop a vein even. But then things went quiet, and I could feel the weight of his head against my chest. It felt odd, but no entirely uncomfortable. It almost reminded me of my time with Mark. That assh*le. I took a deep breath and just accepted my role as a human pillow at the moment. He felt warm at the very least which felt comforta