Chapter 354

Chapter: 354

Harlan went to a nearby convenience store, purchased a bottle of water, and handed it to Millie. Taken aback, she accepted it

with gratitude.

“Thank you.”

Harlan’s phone rang at that moment. Seeing that it was Marcus, he answered.

“What's going on?”

“Let her go.”

Harlan glanced at Millie, perplexed. “Are you talking about your maid?”

“Yes,” Marcus replied tersely.

This made Harlan even more curious. “How do you know she’s been with me all this time?”

“Derek saw you two when he drove by.” Marcus ended the call abruptly, leaving no time for further questions.

Harlan’s handsome face showed his confusion. He looked at Millie, asking, “Do you think your master has feelings for you?”

“No, he doesn’t like me. Was that him on the phone?”

Millie was baffled, wondering what Marcus had said to give Harlan the impression that Marcus had romantic feelings for her.

Harlan’s gaze bore into Millie, as if searching for something hidden.

She felt nervous under his scrutiny.

After a moment, Harlan nodded.

“Right. If he cared for you that way, he wouldn’t have you clean. That’s a dirty and tiring job. He’d keep you hidden in his private

villa as a secret lover.”

Harlan seemed to believe Derek’s passing observation, though he was disappointed that his old friend hadn't stopped to say

hello.

Standing by a jeep, Harlan motioned to Millie. “Get in. I'll take you home.”

“Thank you.”

Millie was initially reluctant to impose, but she didn’t want to seem ungrateful after Harlan had rescued her.

Half an hour later, they arrived at Millie's house.

As she got out of the car, Millie leaned against the door and hesitantly asked,