Mavis had never encountered someone so blatantly shameless before.
As a superior, Nathaniel should be pleased and supportive when employees are willing to work overtime without pay.
But no, he ordered no overtime and insisted on going home for dinner.
Nathaniel noticed her furrowed brow and sensed a hint of anger.
Oddly, he felt guilty for mistreating her.
He said, "In the company, you're my employee, but once we're outside, you're my legal wife, and you'll listen to me."
Mavis bit her lip, kept her head low, and said nothing, feeling even more discontented.
Nathaniel occasionally glanced at her.
He saw the tears in her eyes, making her gorgeous blue eyes look like the ocean's surface.
With her golden curly hair and distinctive features, Mavis was like a fairy from another realm, being bullied and manipulated by him.
Nathaniel softened his tone and offered, "You can use my study for work tonight."
Mavis was taken aback, turning to look at him.
However, he was fully focused on driving, not even sparing a glance in her direction.
He was actually willing to let her use his study…
Mavis suddenly found him much more pleasant.
Besides, she could not stay mad at his handsome face.
She also gave in, saying, "Thank you."
Nathaniel was still focused on the road ahead as he drove, feeling much better upon hearing her appreciation.
The two of them remained silent for the rest of the journey, but the atmosphere in the car was surprisingly pleasant.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Wait, She’s a Billionaire (Sheena Lawson)
The novel is too abusive it spoils the joy of reading it. I hate the punishment part between sheena and Eliot....