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Chapter 187

Author: Gu Lingfei
“Mr. York, I’m outside your office. Are you on your lunch break yet? I’m here to take you to my shop for lunch. Surprise!”

Zachary was lost for words.

Sure, it was a surprise, but not the good kind.

Thank goodness he was good at staying composed because that was quite a scare.

“Mr. York?” Serenity said as she did not get a response from the man.

Tugging on his tie, Zachary replied in a husky voice, “I’m on my break but the client hasn’t left. We’re still ironing out the business details with the client, so it’ll probably take a while. Why don’t you go ahead, and I’ll meet you at your shop for lunch?”

“How long more do you need? I didn’t drive. I took a cab. It’s okay. I’ll wait for you outside your office building. We can go back together when you’re finished with your work.”

Zachary lifted his arm to look at his watch before responding, “There’s a dessert shop right across the office. Wait for me there. I’ll see you in a bit.”

Serenity turned her head and saw the desse
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