Julissa mumbled under her breath and gave Scott a pitiful look, hoping for just a little sympathy from her CEO boyfriend.
Scott stepped closer, frowning. “I never said I’d dock your pay. Why do you look like I bullied you?”
His tone was still cold, and his expression wasn’t great, but his gaze had softened.
Julissa knew it—the big boss wasn’t really mad.
Her mood instantly brightened. She flashed a playful smile, wrapped her arms around his, and shook it gently. “Then thank you for your mercy, Mr. Nichols!”
Scott couldn’t help but smile. He leaned in and murmured, “Once we get to the office, don’t act this spoiled.”
There was a teasing threat in his voice, laced with a deeper, more dangerous intent.
Julissa blinked at him, fearless. “Or what?”
Scott narrowed his eyes slightly and w
