Chapter 199

By around four in the afternoon, Emma finally wrapped up most of her work. The moment she stopped, the hunger hit her—she hadn't even touched lunch yet. As usual, Max had already left some snacks or a sandwich for her on the desk. Every time she missed a meal, he made sure she had something to eat. Emma glanced at the food, then shot a thankful look toward Max outside the office—which he didn't catch. Max knew Emma would overthink things, so he always filed the food under company expenses. On the surface, it just looked like him doing what a good assistant should. But Max wasn't just anyone—he was the CEO's right-hand man. These little errands? Totally beneath someone at his level. Yet, he still did them, because the woman sitting in that office? She meant something more to him. Nibbling on the sandwich and sipping the yogurt drink, Emma couldn't help but think about Max. Someone as capable and reliable as him, taking care of everything down to her meals—why was he still working as a s