Chapter: 3619

The secretary, dressed in sharp professional attire, stood up gracefully, her long legs clearly visible. Despite the cold winter air outside, she seemed completely unaffected.

As she reached for the bottle to fill Judson's glass, he subtly moved his wine glass out of her reach.

Turning to Zariah, he said, "I won't be drinking today. Let my secretary handle it."

His words had an unspoken meaning, offering Zariah while simultaneously dismissing Monroe's secretary.

The secretary's smile faded, and she instinctively looked to Monroe for direction.