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Emmeline walked out of the office, her legs feeling like jelly beneath her skirt. To her surprise, Zavian came up behind her and put his arm around her waist in a gentlemanly fashion.

She trembled visibly but didn't dare utter a word of protest as they walked that way down to the staircase.

Taehyung looked up from his phone when the two descend the staircase and his eyes narrowed slightly at their closeness. "What did you two talk about without us?"

Zavian’s arm remained possessively around Emmeline's waist. She could feel the heat of his palm through the thin fabric of her blouse.

"We were planning what to do after dinner." She said calmly.

"I suggested drinking games, but Taehyung objected because everyone has to go to work tomorrow, and you all should be fine.” Minnie piped up, sounding frustrated.

This is where Richard felt the need to stick his nose into the matter, as usual.

He scoffed loudly, puffing out his chest. "A little drink won't hurt if a person's alcohol tolerance is s
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