Chapter 360:
“Mr. Elliott, what a pleasant surprise!”
Patrons throughout the establishment offered Myron warm, respectful greetings.
Their recognition of his presence was unmistakably evident.
Myron responded to their acknowledgments with gracious nods of appreciation.
Millie, her mind buzzing with countless questions, trailed silently behind Myron’s confident stride.
Eventually, the pair arrived at an impeccably appointed private chamber. After their carefully selected coffees had been expertly served, the chamber door closed with a soft, decisive click.
“Mr. Elliott, what sparked this sudden fascination with my affairs? And what motivated you to conduct such thorough investigations into my background?” The coffee’s rich fragrance permeated the intimate space, delicate steam spiraling upward as Millie fixed her gaze on Myron and posed her pointed inquiry.
Myron refrained from providing an immediate response, instead savoring a contemplative sip of his expertly prepared coffee.
“Our paths have crossed on numerous occasions, though you consistently remained positioned at Brandon’s side during those encounters,” Myron observed with measured deliberation.
Millie confirmed his observation with a subtle nod. That assessment was undeniably accurate.
He pressed forward with his explanation. “I always believed Brandon possessed extraordinary fortune in securing your devotion. I must confess… I consistently harbored envy toward him.”
Millie studied his expression intently, struggling to decipher the deeper meaning behind his unexpected confession.
“I also attended that prestigious charity auction,” Myron continued with growing intensity. “That evening, Serena’s masterful technique in escalating the bidding war represented a brilliant demonstration of strategic thinking, which immediately captured my intense curiosity. However, when I learned that Serena was reportedly Charles’ romantic partner, I experienced genuine disappointment but chose not to pursue the matter further until Jayceon convinced me to witness Serena’s live performance. Her performance revealed certain inconsistencies that troubled me, and subsequently, as I just explained, I did some digging and confirmed your carefully concealed identity.”
So the charity auction had served as the catalyst for his investigation. Millie lowered her gaze slightly, processing this revelation with growing unease.
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“So, what specific purpose brought you to seek me out today, Mr. Elliott?” she inquired with cautious directness.
“Please, simply address me as Myron,” he responded, his smile radiating unexpected warmth. “First, allow me to offer my sincere congratulations on your successful divorce proceedings. And secondly, would you consider accepting my proposal of marriage?”
Millie studied Myron, her gaze following the delicate swirl of steam rising from his coffee. Through that soft haze, she noticed the faint lines of exhaustion around his eyes.
“Why?” she asked quietly, her voice steady.
He didn’t seem disappointed when she ignored the cup he’d offered. Myron simply set it down on the table between them, poured himself another serving, and regarded her with gentle sincerity.
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