Chapter 225: The Audacity of Crossing My Wife
hant in the nick of time, Reese noticed a partition and swiftly took cover behind it. The office door created open, and Malcolm sauntered in. As he meared his desk to retrieve some files, he observed an oddity with his laptop. However, his attention was diverted. He realized that Reese, his wife, had vanished shortly after he had awakened. Was it a mere hunch, or had someone meddled with his computer?Hidden behind the partition, Beese omuld barely catch a glimpse of Malcolm Through a narrow slit. Her fists clenched tight, she struggled to remember when she had last been this ansious. In the past, she would have tackled confuuntation bolidly, but now, why was she so on edge? The thought of Malcolm discovering her intrusion was unbeatable, so unlike her mal self. She was consumed by the possible reactions. Malcoin might have upon discovering her true identity, a secret she had kept hidden from him all this while. Would he be swamped with emotion? Would be feel like everything between them was based on a lie? The thought was too much for Reese to bear Malcolm opened hi laptop, and Reese was unable to discem if he had noticed anything annual. He dicked ett a dicament, ensating the files were still intact and untouched, but the keyboard felt… sticky He held his hand near hit nove, his brows furrowing in confusion Reese was clueless as to what Malcolm might be selling. She had always been cautious about not wearing my perfume to avoid detection or appearing conspicuous. What could he possibly be looking for with host a laptop Teese was perplesed. After Malcolm retrieved the documents and left, she exhaled a sigh of relief, although her axirty lingered. She approached the laptop, opened it, and gingerly touched the keyhnard, finding nothing out of the ordinary. She suspected the data inside was compromised and knew she need to find an alternative way to access it soon She quietly opened the dour and, fading the corridor vacant, returned to her room. After changing her clothes, she descended the stains and stepped out into the backyard, enly to bump into Malcolm. She had planned to call Calvin and inquire about the recipient of the robot project contract. Could it possibly be Malcolm He was standing under a tree, engrossed in his thoughts, a barely smoked cigarette nestled between his slender fingers Approaching him, she inquired. “What’s on your mind?”He turned to her, a captivating seule dancing on his lips. Just contemplating how my wife can be so shy and adorable “Her face flushed a deep red instantly, and the shot Malcolm an embarrassed glance. Can’t you have a serious conversation for once? Malcolm laughed as she puffed out her cheeks in annoyance. Her cheeks ballooed out adurably, making her resemble an indignant hamster, imesistibly teasing. “Why? lant it appropriate to ponder my thoughts? Thats what you asked me about. Wasn’t his wife worth reminiscing about in his mind Reese was at a loss for words, her mind a blank canvas as she fumbled for a response, her heart constricting with every word he uttered. She couldn’t comprehend why she was struggling now. She used to handle everything with grace and agility, but around him, he was utterly flustered Reese watched as Malcolm gently tucked a stray. lock of hair behind her ear, his voice low and calming, devoid of any aggression. “Where have you been lust took a stroll around the front yard for a bit, needed a breath of fresh air Reese responded nonchalantly, her delicate features betraying no signs of tension Malcolms had come to learn something about his wife aside from the more intimate conversations that made her blush, she could handle any other topic with lightning–fast responses, never giving him a chance to catch her off guard.A smirk played on his lips, recalling the peculiar incident earlier. The keyboard felt sticky, probably from sweat. He had a habit of washing his hands before settling down to work–a peculiar quirk that largely went unnoticed by others.Is personal belongings were rarely touched by anyone else, and Reese’s coincidental abounce had aroused his suspicion. But it didn’t truly matter. If Reese was interested in the robotics project, he could simply work on it for her–after all, what belonged to him was hers eventually. However, he couldn’t reveal that to her just yet; it would spoil the mystery.
At that moment, Reese found herself unable to decipher Malcolm’s thoughts. His outward demeanor was one of calm and composure, yet his eyes betrayed a turbulent storm brewing within him in an unexpected turn of events, Malcolm swiveled towards Reese and inquired. “You’re genuinely intrigued by the robotics project, arent you? Caught off guard by the sudden shi in conversation, Reese fill her heart flutter. It’s not really me, she confessed, “My boss is the one who’s eager about it. You were discussing it earlier, weren’t you? But if I end up with a thare of the deal, it could turn out to be a pretty hefty sum. Her eyes glinted with anticipation at the mere mention of nooney. Malcolm, however, want unsettled by her response. If anything, he found it rather charming. To him, it was perfectly natural to have aspirations Nevertheless, he subtly redirected the conversation away from financial matters and back towards Reese Valentines Day is just around the corner, in’t it?” he asked.Reese may have altered for a moment but she quickly regained her composure. Indeed, it seems so. But don’t feel obligated to do anything special for me. I’ve never born one to follow that tradition.“Just curious,” he responded, maintaining his neutral tone.A silence then descended upon them Kere found herself musing over whether Malcolm had secured the project, and whether Calvin had unearthed any information. Her phone buzzed in her pocket, but she didn’t rush to answer it. She suspected it was Tartt–every Valentine’s Day, he would call, lamenting his single status and longing for companionship. Reese regarded Louis merely as a friend, or perhaps even as a family member. She was largely indifferent to his romantic plight, especially considering that both Louis and Calvin were currently girlfriend less. They could console each other through the icy spells of bathelathood. Meanwhile, Malcolm, who was standing lightly apart, demonstrated an uncanny sense of hearing. He turned towards Reese and questioned. Why aren’t you picking up your phone? Reese was momentarily startled. His hearing was extraordinarily keen the was astounded that he had picked up on the vibration Now, the had no choice but to take the call, but she strived to maintain her pose. Pretending to be surprised, Reese retrieved her cell phone and remarked, “Well, what do you know. Sumeone is indeed calling. As she did so, Malcolm spotted a familiar name flashing on the screen. “last that Tacts? He recalled a recent encounter at a diner, where Tarit had been dining with Berse and seemed quite taken with his wife Reese had no choice but to take the call in Malcolm’s presence. She swiped the screen to arower the incoming call and asked bluntly, “Are you going to tell me you’re coming over in a few days? Over the line, Tartt chuckled, “Even if you’re married now, you can’t break our pact.” “You.” Reese began, but before the could finith, Malcolm swiftly grabbed the phone from her hand
