Chapter 538

Tally felt like she was on the verge of suffocation throughout the journey to the hospital and back. The oppressive vibe emanating from Markus was nearly unbearable.

As they arrived at the office, Tally couldn't shake the feeling that he was unwilling to let her escape. Internally, she was in turmoil, but she couldn't allow a trace of it to show on her face.

Tally watched as Markus entered his office and sat in his executive chair. His demeanor was as cold as an iceberg. She stood rooted to the spot at the entrance, too afraid to move.

Markus quirked his brow at her. "What's the matter? Do I need to personally invite you in?"

The look on Tally's face froze as she frantically shook her head. "No, no, no. There's no need!"

She knew that waiting for Markus to extend an invitation would be digging her own grave, so she quickly hurried into the office and closed the door behind her.

She turned around and saw Markus lighting a cigarette. Tally couldn't deny the undeniable charm that M