Chapter 82

"Nope, not happening," Elaine shut him down without hesitation. Right in front of Marcus, she said very seriously, "We're not supposed to take time off during the internship." Oliver found it laughable—she was acting like there were rules that even the boss couldn't override... when the boss was standing right there. Did she forget it was all at Marcus' discretion? As Elaine and Oliver were busy exchanging looks, Marcus chimed in, tone calm but firm. "I'll go with you." "Sure!" Oliver reacted in a flash, leaving Elaine totally in the dust. Elaine, a bit late to catch on, quickly tried to talk Marcus out of it. "Marcus, you're super busy—no need to bother with this tiny thing..." Before she could finish, Marcus suddenly turned to face her and stepped forward. His gaze locked onto her forehead, and his hand stretched out like he was about to touch it. Elaine instinctively took a step back. "Don't move," he said firmly. Oliver had already had enough. Knowing full well this was no scene fo