erek cast a glance at the subdued young man and relayed the information.
âWe apprehended the individual responsible for the recent cyber attack on the company.
Our investigation uncovered his affiliations, and it appears that he is linked toâ¦â
As Millie emerged from the kitchen, she encountered Marcus engrossed in a phone conversation, his expression sour.
In response to her voice, Marcusâ demeanor softened, his gaze alighting upon Millie within the dining area.
âIâm already home.
Kaya unexpectedly surfaced in my car tonight.
She shouldnât have been privy to my whereabouts.
Investigate this matter.
â
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Though Millie had intended to retire for the night, her hunger compelled her to craft a pot of porridge in the kitchen.
Upon Marcusâ arrival in the dining area, Millie had already embarked on her meal.
Observing the delectable porridge and Millie herself, Marcus was genuinely impressed.
She had managed to elevate such a simple dish to such heights.
âArenât you making mine?â Marcus quirked an eyebrow.
Millie raised her gaze to meet his abdomen.
âHavenât you had enough dining out?â
An undercurrent of resentment tinged Millieâs words.
Aware that Millieâs discomfort stemmed from Kayaâs presence, Marcus knew he had erred.
This encounter elucidated the intensity of a womanâs jealousy.
âIâm not satisfied yet.
I crave a bit of porridge.
â Marcus seated himself, helping himself to a bowl without heeding Millieâs disgruntled expression.
Millie responded with an eye roll.
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As their dinner drew to a close and they stood ready to ascend the stairs, a resonant chime of the doorbell sounded, interrupting their tranquil evening.
Without hesitation, Marcus moved towards the doorâs beckoning call, and there, standing on the threshold, was Nancy, her lips curled in a welcoming smile.
âMr.
Thomas, I apologize for intruding at this late hour,â Nancy began, her eyes wandering briefly before landing on Millie, who lingered just behind Marcus.
Within Nancyâs gaze, a hint of inscrutable emotion seemed to flicker, and Millie, ever astute, caught that fleeting glimpse.
âAt this hour, what brings you?â Millie inquired, her voice tinged with curiosity.
Instinctively, Marcusâ brow furrowed slightly, and his thoughts were momentarily disrupted.
From her bag, Nancy produced a design draft with a sense of urgency.
âTruth be told, I had just wrapped up an extended bout of work.
There was no time to falter in crafting the jewelry for the impending union of the Fairclough and Lawrence families.
Today, I sketched out the preliminary design quickly.
Mr.
Thomas, would it be possible to engage in a conversation indoors?â