ped inside. The polished marble floors gleamed like water under the soft glow of a slowly rotating chandelier. A mini bar stood in the corner, stock

ming across the lavish furnishings, the delicate gold trimmings on

here, taking it all in. When he was finally done, he walked over

ne demanding anything from him. Especially Anna. A relaxed expression

ace was sh

ttention back to reality. He sat up, his brows fu

response from the other side of t

s short, dark hair before re

ered, pushing a trolley filled with a variety of covered dishes. The

on the table, then turned to him

el replied, noddi

es, revealing an assortment of carefully prepared delights. The sight alone was eno

n't he

ded his expectations, which was saying something.

nutes, his pl

dboard, his hands resting on his stomach. Just as he was

t on

ghed.

u're done with your meal," t

, I

in to clear

ah

, her movements efficient and practiced. In less than a minute, the

her, and Marcel exhaled de

y, som

hought. An

sitting up aga

e answered, "It

voice immediately, he got up and walked briskly toward

n

a clip, but two loose strands framed her face, drawing attention to her striking green eyes. She ha

ght himsel

ed her fingers in front of

she remarked, her eyes glancing toward

comment because of the maid who h

t too long ago,

ilver watch. Then, without wasting a beat, she cont

owned. "G

shopping for the suit you're going to wear. So, do

s hoodie and sweat

, meet me d

eels and walked away, leaving Marcel st

e bathroom to do a quick wash-up. He didn't take a full shower, just a ca

as neatly arranged on the counter. There were so many that it was difficult t

ue long-sleeved shirt and

he mirror, he took a m

fer

ecognize the man s

elf a final glance before stepping out of the room

rea for her, but before he could spot her, a sl

ognized it

y had used to ar

cent-roselike and captivating-d

her presence befo

en eyes assessed his outfit from head to toe. A moment o

rfe

car door for them. Without another word, An

ide b

ping away on her phone, completely focused. It was a stark contrast

e barely ackn

hat made the ri

seat, letting his gaze dri

the vehicle approach

reading the bold lette

lties

-end b

surprise. The sheer size of t

his reaction, finally l

emarked, amusement lacing her tone. "Th