Chapter 320\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Larissa stepped into the CEO\u2019s office, Crispin closed the door behind her. At the far end of the room, by the floor\u2013to\u2013ceiling windows, sat Haskell in his wheelchair.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A laptop rested on his legs. His head was slightly bowed as he worked, his posture focused. From his seated position, the large monitor on his desk was useless to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even so, he was captivating. Sunlight streamed through the glass, casting a golden halo on his impeccably styled hair. The shadows accentuated the sharp, elegant lines of his face. His long, slender fingers danced across the keyboard, the soft tapping sound almost melodic.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a moment, Larissa felt hesitant to disturb him. But then he looked up, and a gentle smile spread across his face, his deep eyes lighting up like stars in the night sky.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLarissa, you\u2019re here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His gaze was tender, his smile pure and genuine. Larissa recalled what Avril had said at the auction house\u2013that for a man in his position, Haskell was unusually sentimental, a trait that had left him vulnerable to Draven and Valeria\u2019s betrayal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI like you,\u201d she said suddenly, watching him wheel himself toward her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell paused, his hands stilling on the wheels of his chair. He stared at her, confirming the sincerity in her expression, then a playful smile touched his lips. \u201cOh? You\u2019re only just now deciding you like me? Have I been pining away all by myself this whole time?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa sat on the sofa by the coffee table, unabashed. \u201cOf course not. I just wanted to make sure you know, at all times, that I really do like you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He chuckled softly. \u201cIn that case, feel free to say it more often. I quite enjoy hearing it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell had heard those words from countless women, but they had never stirred anything in him but mild annoyance. Only from Larissa could they create a storm inside him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t promise to say it all the time,\u201d Larissa said honestly. \u201cIt has to feel right, and the atmosphere just now was perfect.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She then glanced at the array of dishes on the coffee table and took an appreciative sniff. \u201cWow, this smells amazing! You have excellent taste in food, Haskell.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without waiting, she picked up her utensils and began eating a beautifully prepared shrimp dish.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell picked up his own fork and knife, smiling. \u201cAs they say, love and food are two things that should never be taken for granted.\u201d After a moment, he asked, \u201cWhat did you end up getting at the auction today?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI bought a pendant for my mom,\u201d Larissa said between bites. \u201cBut I didn\u2019t really go to buy anything. I went to crush Finley\u2019s last hope.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She recounted the day\u2019s events, including her demand that Finley rescue the woman from Garrick.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell, who had been there when Larissa first poisoned Finley, chuckled. \u201cThat must have been devastating for him. And pitting him against Garrick was a brilliant move.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chapter 320\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat about you?\u201d Larissa asked. \u201cHow did Draven\u2019s punishment go?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSomeone got to him before I did and took him away.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell\u2019s words made Larissa pause mid\u2013chew, her eyes instantly lighting up with intrigu\u00a0<\/p>\n
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