Chapter 94

Near the end of the workday, Laurelle received a message from Zachariah: "I have a business dinner tonight, so I won't be home for dinner." Zachariah had just returned from his business trip and had many clients to meet. The entire executive office was kept busy. However, due to Westwind Group's strict no-overtime policy, everyone left right at closing time. After a long day of work, Laurelle did not feel like cooking at home, so she decided to treat herself to dinner at a restaurant nearby. Just as she finished ordering, Maverick walked in wearing a crisp business suit, accompanied by two Westwind Group employees who appeared to be his subordinates. Laurelle silently cursed at how small the world was at times. Nonetheless, she tried to maintain her good mood by pretending not to notice him and focused on her phone instead. Maverick frowned. He had caught Laurelle's eye from across the room and assumed she was looking down out of guilt, perhaps from following him here. After st