Overwhelmed by the Billionaire’s Persistent Pursuit

Chapter 488: Reacting quickly, Milton caught her before she could hit the floor awkwardly. The sudden movement caused Candice to fall into his arms, and she instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck. They were so close their lips were just a few millimeters apart. Candice's wide eyes betrayed her shock, and she held her breath, not daring to move. Milton noticed Candice's flustered expression and pulled her into a tight embrace. Candice's heart pounded so hard she feared Milton could hear it. She was afraid he would kiss her again, like last time, and she would lose control.

She couldn't resist his charm and feared giving in once more. But Candice had already lost everything; there was nothing left to lose. Erica had warned her to stay away from Milton, and Sigrid's appearance in Milton's office was likely no coincidence. Erica's family and the Olson family had been friends for generations, and she wanted Sigrid to become her daughter-in-law. It was clear Sigrid was the perfect match for Milton-a remarkable man and a stunning woman. Candice couldn't help but question her own existence. Was she just a small accident in Milton's life?

He could afford to lose, but she couldn't. She couldn't afford to fall in love with him any further. She held him at arm's length, trying to avoid closer contact. To her surprise, Milton didn't attempt to kiss her again. Instead, he released her from the embrace. As soon as she was free, Candice stood hastily, trying to hide her embarrassment. Milton then took out a wet tissue and gently wiped the corner of her mouth. His tender gesture left Candice frozen for a moment. She instinctively touched her lips.

gαℓησνs․com, the place for amazing tales It dawned on her he was simply helping her wipe her mouth-nothing more. She had read too much into the situation. She bit her lip, feeling slightly embarrassed by her overreaction. Milton strode back to his desk and retrieved a thick stack of papers from a drawer. Without hesitation, he tossed them on the desk. "This is an enterprise acquisition case that requires careful consideration of various details. I'll entrust it to you. Study it closely, as time is of the essence. We'll discuss the specifics at noon every day in my office.

I have morning meetings, so I'm only available during lunchtime." Candice was taken aback by the sudden request. She hesitated before speaking up. "My expertise lies in legal cases. I'm not familiar with non-litigation business matters. If you prefer, I can assign another lawyer from our firm to assist you." Before she could finish, Milton interrupted her. "Why would I need another lawyer? I hired you as my personal attorney, which means you are responsible for all my legal matters. There's no distinction between legal and non-legal cases for you.

You should respond to every request I make." . . .