Chapter 7

The door to the conference room was locked for almost an hour. When it was over, Zara meticulously wiped down the table with several alcohol wipes.

After she finished cleaning up, she turned around, only to see that Yosef had returned to his usual well-dressed and aloof appearance. Only if one looked closely could one spot the small wrinkle on his shirt. It was a silent testament to how he had failed to hold himself back just now.

Zara picked up his tie and walked over to help him with it.

Yosef was accustomed to this and raised his chin slightly, revealing his Adam's apple. As Zara's fingers deftly tied his tie, she murmured, "I want to go back to the headquarters."

Yosef's eyes narrowed slightly as he watched the woman's modest demeanor. He said in an even tone, "I told you there was no need to head back to the headquarters until we wrapped up the project.

"Now that the project is done, you're free to return if you want. No one's holding you back."

After Yosef wrapped up the