Chapter 98

"Wait for me after work," Marcus said. Without skipping a beat, Elaine replied, "Sure, I'll let him know." Marcus closed his eyes for a second, visibly annoyed, then said through slightly gritted teeth, "I meant *you*." Elaine forced a stiff smile. "Oh... So, when are you off, then?" "Mrs. Sinclair, got other plans?" Marcus shot back playfully, a mocking look on his face. Elaine quickly said, "Nope, I was just wondering if I should grab dinner while I wait." "Don't bother," he replied coolly. "Got it," Elaine said, instantly shifting into obedient mode. Turned out, trusting a man's words was basically playing yourself. It was almost seven, and her stomach was already staging a protest. She didn't dare move around too much, afraid of wearing herself out more, so she just drank water to fill the void. Right after seven, her phone rang. It was Oliver. Elaine didn't even have the energy to be surprised—she wearily picked up and answered. "You're still not home?" Oliver's voice was full of