Chapter 161

After speaking, Calla started to leave the office.

However, Mercer took two steps forward, and stood in front of her.

His approach made her heart skip a beat.

Calla instinctively took a step back. Perhaps she was too flustered, but her high heels became unsteady. As she lost her balance, she let out a low cry.

In that critical moment, a strong arm reached out and wrapped around her waist, pulling her into a broad embrace.

"Ah!" Unable to stand on her feet, Calla instinctively grabbed the collar of his shirt.

In her panic, she became even more flustered. She could smell his unique scent. The warmth of his large hand on her waist, too, felt unusual. She was instantly enveloped by his presence, and for a moment, she felt a little dizzy.

It was a particularly hot summer. Although the air conditioning in the room was turned on, she still started sweating with the slightest movement.

Calla was wearing a thin formal skirt suit made of silk and linen, and Mercer was only wearing a thin