Chapter 628
Lemira walked into the office with her documents, deliberately leaving the door open.
It was just the two of them in the room.
Lemira went over and placed the file on the desk. “These are the data issues I’ve compiled, along with some suggestions for optimization p>
Orion reached for it, and she noticed how long and elegant his fingers were.
But he took the file without looking at it, his fingers pressing down on the cover, slowly stroking the paper.
Lemira looked up, confused. What was he doing?
Their eyes met.
Orion’s gaze drifted down Lemira’s body. He noticed she was wearing a short skirt today, her long, straight legs a dazzling sight.
His voice was a little unsteady. “Last night p>
“You don’t need to explain last night to me p>
Lemira guessed what he was about to say and cut him off.
She remembered seeing Sophia appear behind Orion as she drove away from Bistrova last night, and she tried her best not to think about what they might have discussed.
Orion’s eyes darkened. He had spent all night planning to explain everything clearly when he saw her today.
But now she was so prickly, so unapproachable.
He had to be careful.
He was afraid that if he pushed her, she would bring up breaking up again. Orion couldn’t bear to hear those words.
He asked in a low voice, “Still angry p>
“What’s there for me to be angry about? I’m not the one who was humiliated p>
Lemira looked at him defiantly, her face a mask of indifference.
“Really p>
Orion stood up and moved closer to her.
Lemira took a step back, reminding him, “This is an office p>
As soon as the words left her mouth, he turned, walked over, and closed the door, even locking it.
Lemira heard the click of the lock, and her heart skipped a beat. What was he planning?
Orion stood before her, looking down into her eyes. It used to be so easy to read her when her emotions were on the surface.
But now, he sometimes found it impossible to figure out what she was thinking.
He lowered his voice and began to explain, “I also publicly clarified yesterday that I have no engagement with Sophia p>
They stood close, the space between them charged with an ambiguous tension.
Lemira forced herself to turn her head away and mumbled, “Oh p>
Orion was taken aback by her reaction. It felt like punching cotton.
He felt a wave of frustration. “Lemmy, what will it take for you to stop being angry, hmm p>
He couldn’t touch her, couldn’t reason with her.
Lemira’s eyes crinkled into a smile. “I don’t know p>
That smile felt like a knife twisting in his gut.
Lemira sidestepped him and started to walk away.
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His eyes were drawn to her long legs, and he couldn’t stop himself from pulling her back. “In such a hurry to leave? We’re not done
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Lemira pressed her hands against his chest, her eyes downcast. “Let go of me first p>
Orion said gruffly, “Don’t wear such short skirts to work in the future p>
A rebellious streak flared up in Lemira. She looked up and said deliberately, “Do you like it p>
He nodded honestly. “I do p>
But he didn’t want other men to see.
“Exactly. So I’ll wear whatever I want p>
She didn’t need his permission.
Orion looked away, cursing himself internally for being so completely wrapped
around a young woman’s finger.
And he was willingly letting it happen.
Finally, Orion said with a sigh,
“There’s an industry conference this afternoon. Your ex Asher, will
probably be there. He’s been making some big moves lately p>
“People with real strength don’t need to be flashy p>
Lemira’s tone was full of confidence.
Orion chuckled. “I’ll go with you this afternoon p>
Lemira froze. “But at an industry conference, won’t people recognize you p>
She suddenly remembered that
Orion had never attended these kinds of events with her before, probably to protect his identity!
His gaze was serious. “Yes p>
“Aren’t you afraid my ex will find out p>
“He’s the one who should be afraid, not me p>
Orion’s tone was incredibly arrogant.