“Turn the air conditioner back to the previous setting!” she commanded.
Coughing, Marco complied and then asked, “Are you thirsty? I'll get you swater.”
Feeling more comfortable, Loraine accepted his offer.
Thereafter, Marco filled the glass of water.
Loraine took a sip, only to discover the water was scalding hot. She nearly dropped the glass.
“It’s so hot!” Loraine exclaimed, her anger making her feel even hotter. Eyeing Marco warily, she asked, “Did you
do this on purpose?”
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“Sorry, | didn’t notice.”
Feeling guilty, Marco Lowered his gaze and hurriedly opened the chilled bottle of red wine.
Meanwhile, Kristy was outside the door, hiding and observing them for a long tbefore she thought that her
chance had come. She then reapplied her lipstick, sorted out her clothes, and strutted in confidently.
“Allowto do it, Mr. Bryant,” she said in a sultry voice.
She then grabbed the bottle from Marco’s hand and accidentally touched the back of his hand.
Marco frowned, stepping back quietly without taking the red wine. He realized how clumsy he truly was.
In the past, Slater always mocked Loraine for only being able to serve people. Now, Marco wished he could show
Slater just how difficult it was to serve others.
After several mishaps, Marco humbly accepted his limitations.
It seemed more reliable to let the professionals handle Loraine’s needs.
So, he didn’t drive Kristy away.
However, to Kristy, this was as good as an endorsement.
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She chuckled to herself, her eyes filled with smug satisfaction.
She believed Marco was no different from other men. He probably Liked beautiful young women, too.
The attractive stewardess leaned in, her gaze fixed on Marco. She purposely unbuttoned her top a bit.
Just as Kristy thought her plan had succeeded, Marco ignored her completely, focusing only on the sulking
Loraine.
Kristy’s face froze.
She had tried so hard to seduce him, but she still couldn't compare to