Pity shimmered in their eyes as they gazed at the wounded lady, utterly shocked at Camilla's audacity to harm such a helpless soul. The reason behind the attack remained a mystery, and only Lainey held the answers. Patricia appeared visibly shaken, making them hesitant to pry further, fearing it might worsen her condition.Overwhelmed by the sympathetic atmosphere, Patricia mustered the strength to speak up. "Guys, I'm fine, just a few scratches here and there," she said, awkwardly pointing to her face and hands while letting out a chuckle. "Nothing to worry about, really." As she waved her hands above her head, she accidentally jabbed her own stomach, causing her to wince in pain.Concerned, they rushed to her side, assuming her discomfort was a result of Cami's assault. "See? You're not fine. Your face is completely bruised. You need to get a medical check-up," one of the women in a pink flowery top, neatly tucked into her smarty pants, insisted as she examined Patricia with a worrie
The sound of the door slamming made Marco groan, already anticipating the audacious presence that dared to enter his office in such a manner. It could only be his beautiful secretary. Raising his head, he winced at the sight of her face."What happened to you?" he asked, his voice laced with concern. Patricia was taken aback by the worry in his tone, finding it disgusting. She had endured worse bruises than these—ironically, she had inflicted them on herself.She chuckled silently, recalling the show she had put on. Now it was time to put on the same act for this man in the grey suit. His hair was slightly shorter on the sides and longer on top, meticulously combed back without a strand out of place. His midnight black hair, along with his perfectly trimmed beard, accentuated his sharp jawline and added to his intimidating presence. Marco despised the fact that Patricia wasn't intimidated by him.Pointing her finger at him, she accused, "You happened!""What did I do? I'm not the one w
"Yes, if you just move closer, we will be kissing," he whispered, his lips inching towards hers, ready to bridge the gap between them. Just as their lips were about to meet, Patricia swiftly flicked him on the forehead, snapping him out of his mesmerized state.Marco blinked rapidly, regaining his senses. He instinctively recoiled, feeling a throbbing pain on his forehead. "Ouch! Why did you do that?" he groaned, gently massaging the spot."To prevent contamination. You actually wanted to kiss me," Pat chuckled. "I thought I wasn't your type."He cleared his throat, adjusting his collar. "You're not my type. I wanted to, um, bite your lips," he stumbled over his words."Ha! Really?" A mischievous smirk played on her lips as she leaned in closer. To Marco, it felt like all the air had been sucked out of the room. He grew increasingly uncomfortable with Patricia's proximity."Y-yeah," his voice betrayed him. As she moved back, he finally felt a sense of relief, standing up from the table
With one hand casually in his pocket, Marco's steps faltered as he noticed the door slightly ajar. His eyebrows furrowed, and he chewed on his lips, debating whether to enter. "Did I shut the door?" he mumbled to himself. After a moment of internal debate, he shrugged and decided to investigate further.He entered the office cautiously, his eyes scanning every corner. Each step was measured, as if he were navigating through a minefield. Marco's gaze fell upon the tray on the table, holding a pristine white mug of coffee. Intrigued, he raised the mug to his lips, ready to take a sip. But suddenly, a tingling sensation crawled up his spine, as if someone was watching him.Abandoning the idea of coffee, he set the mug back on the tray and became suspicious of his surroundings. The slightly open door and the coffee couldn't be mere coincidences. "If it was Patricia, she would have stayed in my office or hers," he reasoned. He had stopped by her office earlier, but she wasn't there, so it c
"So... What can I do for you?" Patricia nonchalantly popped a bubble gum into her mouth, leaning back comfortably in the chair across from the detective."Just answer a few questions," he replied, settling into his seat, his eyes focused on a file he was perusing. He looked up, his hazel eyes meeting hers. "I heard you delivered the product to the victim?"She chewed on her gum for a moment before responding. "Yep, that's right." She blew another bubble, letting it burst loudly before retracting it into her mouth. "But you're making it sound like I'm the one responsible for the poor guy's condition."He arched an eyebrow. "Are you?"She shrugged, feigning uncertainty. "Who knows? Maybe I am, maybe I'm not.""So, did you kill him?""Nope, definitely not. What makes you think I did?""Well, your words seem to suggest so. Did you?"She shook her head. "Nah, my words mean nothing. They just reminded me of how I used to mess with my high school teachers. I thought I'd do the same with you."
Patricia sat in John's car, parked in front of the police station. She had called Agent John to pick her up, and his dumbfounded expression upon seeing her there was priceless. He bombarded her with questions, which only served to frustrate her further, but she knew she had to tell him everything. She spilled all the details about the police visit to the company, her trip to the station, and her encounter with Booze. John scolded her in a concerned tone, emphasizing the need for caution."Patricia, why are you so careless? What if the police figure out you're an agent? That means the CEO will surely find out, and your mission will be over. Your job is on the line, Pat. You need to be careful," he lectured, ending on a calmer note.Rolling her eyes, Patricia retorted, "Fine, I'll be careful. In fact, if I ever do anything stupid, I'll wear a mask. Happy now?""Very. That's a brilliant plan. You should definitely do that because if you get caught, the agency will deny any association wit
Patricia shuffled into the elevator, dragging her feet lazily. Her bag hung around her neck, showcasing her exhaustion, and her bloodshot eyes betrayed a sleepless night. Each word John had spoken to her replayed relentlessly in her mind. The events of yesterday were enough to keep anyone awake.The elevator doors opened with a ding, and she let out a heavy yawn as she stepped out. Her scream got stifled when she saw Marco standing in front of her office door. "What are you doing here?" Her voice came out unusually high-pitched."I came to apologize... Are you okay? You don't look well. Those people lied to me," he gritted out. "I went to the station, and they told me they released you as soon as you gave your statement. I didn't know they lied. Did they hurt you?" He cupped her face, his eyes filled with concern as he gazed at her. She blinked at him in disbelief."Are you okay? The mosquitoes there must be hungry; that's probably why you didn't get a good night's rest. You look like
"This and this go together, right?" Loraine raised one of her thin brows at Marco, who was leaning dangerously close to her, causing her heart to race. Marco clasped his hands behind his back as he examined the picture of the necklace alongside a picture of a royal ball gown. He opened his mouth to speak, but Loraine quickly raised her hands, making him roll his eyes and move backward. Loraine could finally breathe again. "That is utterly rude," he tsked."Well, it's rude to hear terrible comments about my pairing. This is the thirtieth time you're going to say no when everybody else here finds it amazing. I seriously don't understand you, or maybe you lack fashion sense.""I do not lack fashion sense, I do have it. That's why I don't find the pairing suitable. It just doesn't look right to see them together.""Then what feels right to you?""Uhm... why don't you send me all the designs of your dresses, and I will design a necklace for each one that deserves the perfect match, except f