Chapter 13
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“Well well, Sabrina Long time no see”
The moment they stepped into the café, Magnus spotted Calvert swaggering toward them, whistling and eyeing Sabrina from head to toe
that made her skin crawl.
“Sabrina, you two know each other? Magnus asked, instinctively pulling her closer behind him, his fingers tightening protectively around hers
Third Person POV
she stammered, her face draining of color
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barely a whisper but her reaction said it all. She hadn’t expected to run into Calvert again–especially not there.
come on Sabrina. That hurts Calvert chuckled, slipping around Magnus to stand right in front of her. He leaned in, blowing warm breath teasingly by her earl
“Mr. Hansen, I’d appreciate it if you showed a little more respect to my assistant Magnus stepped between them again, pulling Sabrina behind him.l
“Assistant? Calvert echoed, his interest clearly piqued. He straightened up, looked Magnus over with a lazy smirk, then glanced at Sabrina again. I
His eyes narrowed. “So that’s why you came back here for Magnus?” He scoffed, his grin turning smug. “But are you sure? A dull
him? You’d be better off with-—“2
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He didn’t finish his sentence. Instead, he let out another low whistle and sauntered into the private room he’d reserved, as if nothing had happened.
Magnus’s brow furrowed as he watched him disappear behind the door. He turned to Sabrina and noticed the sheen of sweat on her pale forehead.
“You’re not looking so good. Do you want to head back?” he asked gently.
Sabrina nodded quickly, ready to leave–but just then, Calvert’s voice rang out from inside the room.
“Me Colon! If you really want to expand your business into the UK, your assistant’s presence is essential.”
There was a mocking tone in his voice. And when he poked his head back out, he shot Sabrina a look that made her shrink even closer to Magnus
Magnus’s grip on her hand tightened.
ng and never look back. The only
If it weren’t for the critical contract tied to that prime real estate deal, he’d walk away from this meeting reason he was tolerating Calvert was because the latter’s family owned the land
Calvert had a reputation–a notonous playboy, reckless and entitled. He’d just returned from overseas at his father’s request, supposedly to start taking business seriously.
last minute, the old man sent his only
Originally, Magnus had arranged to meet with Chairman Hansen himself. But at the la place I
son in his
Sabrina noticed Magnus’s jaw was tense as he pressed his lips together. She squeezed his hand gently and whispered, “Magnus, I’m okay. Don’t let me ruin the deal, “L
Her voice trembled, still faced with fear
Magnus leaned in and kissed her forehead softly, then wrapped a protective arm around her and led her into the room.
To his surprise, Calvert, despite his reputation, was surprisingly focused and sharp during the negotiations. The conversation flowed, and they quickly came to an agreement
But just as they were about to sign the contract, Calvert stopped.!
“Mr Colon” he said, glancing up with a crooked grin, “I’m not saying I won’t sign just that there’s one little condition.”
His gaze drifted back to Sabrina, and the look in his eyes made Magnus’s blood run cold
“I had a few drinks before coming here. My driver just dropped me off as he got called away by the old man. So your assistant will have to c give me a nde home“?
“Calvert, don’t push it!” Magnus snapped, fists clenched at his sides. The veins in his forehead bulged as his temper flared.
“Push it?” Calvert chuckled “Come on, this isn’t pushing it. She often accompanies us abroad-”
“Mr. Hansen!”
