Stella's POV:
His grip on my fingers suddenly tightened, and I screamed in pain, "Ouch, you brute!"
"Brute, am I? Very well! If you don't behave, I'll take it away!"
Terrified, I cried out, "James! James! James, is that enough?"
Only then did he hold me tightly and deeply...
After finally being satisfied, he rested his damp face in the crook of my neck and said hoarsely, "Call me that from now on!"
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On the day of the Silver Group's annual meeting, before leaving in the morning, James told me he wouldn't be coming over today. He had to accompany his dad, his two brothers, and the employees for a dinner, and after that, they would attend a party. The core members of the company had to stay on site to draw prizes for the employees and such.
I wished him a good time and then eagerly
