Wincing in pain, she dropped her hand to her mouth and massaged it, glaring at him. Who would have thought the once cold and withdrawn CEO had a playful side? Yet here he was, seizing every chance to tease her like a child discovering something new.
"You can leave now," he instructed, and she walked out without another word.
Once outside, she leaned against the door and exhaled, willing her heartbeat to settle. This was the third time he had successfully diverted her from the reason she came. She had intended to confront him, but the encounter left her forgetting entirely why she was there in the first place.
Making her way back to her department, she went straight to her desk, sank into her chair, and drew in a deep breath.
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Inside Roman's office, thirty minutes after Patricia left, Kay came in with news.
"Miss Evelyn will be getting married next week. Here is your invitation," Kay said, handing him a blue card.
