Colleagues around us started whispering amongst themselves when they heard the word "prison".
"That's nonsense!"
I panicked.
Also, I didn't understand why a person like Phoenix would want to work with a small company like ours.
When I was at a loss, something warm landed on my shoulders.
Then, Matteo said, "I'm the one pursuing Grace. The project has been settled, hasn't it? Is there anything else I can help you with, Mr. Waller?"
With a casual remark, Matteo shed light on the question about our relationship.
Since he announced it in front of everyone, does that mean I agree with him if I didn't say anything?
But if I resisted, Matteo would be humiliated.
I was conflicted. Phoenix walked up to me and declared, "I'm here to see my wife."
...
The words "my wife" blew my mind.
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