Chapter 85

Wendy paused, suddenly aware of the eerie silence around her. The rustling sounds from before had completely disappeared, and the air in the room felt lighter, no longer weighed down by the crowd's presence. She lifted her gaze sharply. The employees had left without her noticing, and now the room was empty except for her and James. "Did you do this on purpose?" she questioned. It wasn't until that moment that Wendy realized something was off. She leaned back but misstepped, and before she could react, her body tilted toward the ground. James was quick to grab her arm, pulling her into his embrace. Their gazes locked on the other, and their breaths mingled. Wendy stared into his light-colored eyes. Her heart skipped a beat, and she felt the warmth of his body seep into her palm. "What do you think?" James finally spoke, his voice low. "There are cameras in this room. You wouldn't want to make a scene in the company, would you?" she retorted. Wendy furrowed her brow, trying