Enraged, Blake Launched into a string of curses.
Caught off guard, Drake hurriedly trailed behind.
A stunned Helena quickly gave Maggie a glance before following Drake.
The silence reclaimed the office.
Bystanders scattered, returning to their respective tasks
Maggie turned to Sanford.
âAre you seriously considering buying my uncleâs factory?â
Lowering his gaze to her, Sanford responded, âWould you rather I donât? If I donât buy it, heâll continue using your parentsâ jobs as leverage.
â
Maggieâs heart pounded.
Meeting Sanfordâs dark gaze, she found herself unable to hold his stare.
âI canât repay such a monumental favor.
â
His gaze softening at her trembling Lashes, Sanford murmured, âIâm not looking for repayment.
Consider this my apology to you.
â
An apology?
But he hadnât wronged her, had he?
Maggie almost voiced her thoughts, but thought better of it.
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The lingering warmth on her shoulder made her acutely aware of
Sanfordâs hold on her.
She quickly stepped out of his grasp.
âI have work to do.
I should get back to it.
â
Noting her discomfort, Sanford let out a sigh.
âBrian, our Lunch break is over.
Iâve got other matters to attend to.
I must be going now.
â
Brian watched him Leave, an understanding look in his eyes.
As the elevator doors closed, another set opened up, revealing Hutton and Karl.
Seeing Maggie about to enter the office, Karl called out to her Sanford, who was about to disappear into the elevator, froze.
He watched as Karl approached the office with long strides.
Simultaneously, a smiling Maggie made her way to him.
âKarl, what brings you here?â