No Ads Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Doriss gaze met Lewiss , and for a fleeting moment , surprise flickered in both their eyes Its you ? Doris exclaimed , her tone tinged with both astonishment and delight as she liked at Lewis and the man standing behind him Daniel .
Daniel , caught off guard by the encounter with the CEOs wife at Hartman Group , froze in place , barely daring to breathe Didnt you ask where I worked ? Lewiss expression remained stoic , his voice calm as ever Well , this is where I work You work at the Hartman Group ? Dorics eyes lit up , a spark of curiosity and admiration dancing in her gaze Lewis noticed that glimmer in her eyes , but his tone stayed low and steady .
Why ? Is there a problem with that ? Doris glanced at the sleek Maybach nearby and then back at Lewiss simple white shirt and black suit a combination ! seemed to wear religiously .
Her thoughts spun quickly , drawing a conclusion .
He dresses exactly like a driver .
He didnt want to tell me where he worked because hes just a driver ? Is he afraid Id look down on him for that ? This man sure has his pride , she mused.
Unaware of the subtle shift in Lewiss expression , Doris grinned lightly , her tone bright and casual .
No job is too humble or too grand .
Look at me I make pastries for a living .
The upside ? I get to sample all the delicious treats .
Being a driver has its perks too , right ? You get to drive all kinds of fancy cars .
Not everyone gets that opportunity Lewiss brows raised slightly in surprise .
Is she trying to comfort me ? So , shes misunderstood I see .
She thinks Im just a driver for Hartman Group, he pondered .
Do you like this car ? Lewis asked , glancing at the Maybach beside him .
Who wouldnt like it ? Doris shot back playfully .
Dont tell me you dont .
Not particularly , Lewis replied indifferently .
He had so many luxury cars that he barely gave them a second thought .
But what she said without much thought struck a different chord with Lewis .
Her words and demeanor began to take on a new meaning in his eyes .
To him , her casual admiration for the car was confirmation of what he had begun to suspect that she was a shallow woman , infatuated with wealth and status .
It only deepened his resolve to peel back what he believed was a carefully crafted facade .
Who do you drive for ? The CEO of Hartman Group ? Doris asked with curiosity , simply hoping to learn more about Lewiss work .
Why , are you interested in him ? Lewiss gaze sharpened slightly , his mind jumping to conclusions .
How greedy can she be ? he thought .
Just curious , Doris replied , pausing thoughtfully .
The heir of the Hartman family just returned and already has people working late into the night .
Is he that scary ? What does he look like anyway ? Are there pictures of him ? She wasnt genuinely interested this was just her way of satisfying her friend Lolas curiosity .
Lewiss lips curled into a faint , mocking smile as he made up a lie without blinking an eye .
Short , ugly , mean , and covered in pockmarks .
Terrifying , really .
His words came out effortlessly , his tone completely deadpan .
Doris froze , her face a mixture of disbelief and shock .
Behind Lewis , Daniel struggled to contain his laughter , his shoulders shaking slightly .
Mr.
Hartman , seriously ? Did you have 13:04 Wed , 26 Feb F FLER Chapter 11 to go that far just to keep your cover he thought .
Lewis deftly shifted the conversation .
What are you doing here ?? 87 % Tin delivering pastries Doris held up a few paper bags with a cheerful grin .
A bunch of departments at Hartman Group placed orders since theyre working overtime , and the hotel was short staffed , so here I am .
Do you need help ? Lewis asked , his tone casual , though it was more out of politeness than actual intention .
Actually , I do Thanks for offering .
With your help , I wont have to run back and forth a hundred times Without hesitation , Doris shoved the bags into his hands , griming as if she had just solved a major problem .
Lewis glanced at the paper bags now weighing down his hands , momentarily stunned .
What am I to her ? Free labor ? While he felt a flicker of irritation , he reminded himself to keep up his disguise .
Doris went back to grab more bags from the car .
There were so many orders that she still couldnt manage all of them .
Daniel , who had been quietly observing , stepped forward to offer assistance .
Let me help you with that Oh , no .
Youre his boss .
I wouldnt want to trouble you , Doris said , feeling a bit flustered .
Im just an assistant .
Daniel replied hastily , glancing nervously at Lewis , not daring to consider himself a leader over the CEO .
Mr.
Gill , this is my wife , Lewis said smoothly , gesturing toward Doris with a neutral expression .
Doris , this is Mr.
Daniel Gill , the CEOs assistant .
Doris sized Daniel up with a friendly smile .
Mr.
Gill , youre already the CEOs assistant at such a young age ? Thats impressive , Id appreciate it if you could keep an eye on my husband at work .
Next time , Ill make some pastries and have him bring them to you as a thank you .
Lewis blinked , taken aback .
He hadnt expected Doris to try buttering up his supposed colleague on his behalf .
Daniel , meanwhile , was frantically trying to think of the proper response to maintain Lewiss cover .
Oh , no need for that .
Mr.
Hart … no , Lewis and I are colleagues .

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Were supposed to look out for each other .
Its no trouble at all Lewis coughed lightly , cutting off the exchange .
He turned to Doris .
Are you done talking yet ? Arent you supposed to deliver the pastries ? Together , the three of them entered the sleek , modern lobby of Hartman Group , the pristine marble floors gleaming under the warm lighting .
Ms.
Reed , just leave the pastries at the reception desk .
Ive already informed all the departments to come down and pick up their orders Daniel said with a polite smile , clearly having everything under control Lewis , you can call it a day too .
Doris breathed a sigh of relief .
Thank you , Mr.
Gill , she said , sincerely appreciative of Daniels meticulous arrangements .
It saved her the hassle of going upstairs herself .
Lewis , however , nudged her impatiently .
Lets go .
Doris , seemingly unfazed , turned to him with a pointed look .
Arent you going to thank Mr.
Gill Daniel stiffened visibly at her words , his nerves ratcheting up .
Its really nothing .
N no need for that , he stammered , his forced smile barely masking his growing panic .
After all , the thought of his boss thanking him was as terrifying as it was unthinkable .
Doris , unrelenting , fixed her clear , innocent gaze on Lewis , whose face remained as impassive as ever .
2/4 wed , 26 Feb Chapter 11 The intensity in her eyes was like sunlight filtering through crystal , a kind of quiet honesty that seemed to pierce through all his walls .
Lewis let out a resigned sigh , his tone sharp and clipped .
Mr.
Gill , thank you Oh , its … its no trouble , Daniel stammered , beads of sweat forming on his back .
He felt like hed narrowly escaped being caught in a storm , though the tension in his chest remained .
Lewis and Doris walked side by side out of Hartman Group , the crisp evening breeze brushing against their faces , carrying with it a gentle coolness that made the night feel surprisingly pleasant .
Under the honeyed glow of the streetlights , Doriss delicate features seemed to shimmer .
Her expressive eyes , glinting with the light , looked as if they could hold entire constellations within them .
Mr.
Gill is such a nice guy , Doris said , her tone full of genuine admiration .
Lewiss expression hardened .
Youre into him ? Excuse me ? Doris stopped in her tracks , blinking in disbelief , wondering if she had misheard him .
Lewiss deep set eyes glinted with an enigmatic sharpness .
Doris , youd better stay in line .
Her brows furrowed in confusion as he mused , Stay in line ? What on earth is he talking about ? Though she wasnt sure what he meant , she still felt the need to defend herself .
Youve got it all wrong .
Ive got principles and Im not that easy .
Lewis let out a faint scoff , one that barely left his lips , but it carried a world of doubt .
He thought , Principles ? Sure .
This is the same woman who , right after our marriage , was meeting another man behind my back , cozying up with him as if 1 didnt exist .
And now she cant stop praising my assistant or digging for information about the Hartman family heir .
What exactly is she playing at ? Lets hope you stick to what youre saying .
His sharp , chiseled profile stood out starkly under the interplay of light and shadow , making his features seem even more striking .
How can he be so damn good looking and so mean at the same time ? Doris thought , biting back the urge to roll her eyes .
Come on .
Ill take you home , Lewis offered , his tone clipped but still gentlemanly , clearly thinking it was unsafe for her to head back alone so late after work .
Doris shook her head with a polite smile .
Im covering for a colleague tonight .
My shift ends in an hour .
You should head home first .
I dont want to keep you up .
Lewis glanced at his sleek watch , the faint ticking filling the short silence .
I have something to handle anyway .
Ill wait for you outside the hotel in an hour .
Doris pressed her lips together , caught off guard by his persistence .
She couldnt exactly refuse his gesture without sounding ungrateful .
Alright , she said softly .
Under the dim streetlights , their shadows stretched long on the ground , blending together momentarily as they parted ways .
An hour later .
Doris emerged from the hotel .
It didnt take long for her to spot Lewiss black Passat parked neatly by the roadside .
She jogged over , opened the door , and slid into the passenger seat .
After fastening her seatbelt , she glanced at him with a smile ..
Lewis didnt say a word as he started the car , his movements efficient .
The whole ride was smooth and steady .
The quiet hum of the engine filled the space , and as they drove , his focused expression somehow made his already handsome profile 3/4 Chapter 11 even more captivating .
Doris couldnt help but steal a glance at his chilly expression , a faint smile tugging at the corners of her lips .
Whats so funny ? His low voice broke the silence , laced with mild irritation .
Do I look like a joke to her ? he mused .
Oh , nothing Doris said , her voice carrying a teasing lilt even she didnt notice .
She didnt even know why she was smiling .
Mr.
Hartman , you look good when youre driving I do ! Lewis raised an eyebrow , a faint smirk playing on his lips .
Only when Im driving , huh ? Her smile deepened , her eyes sparkling with mischief .
You look even better when youre His jaw twitched , and for a moment , he was utterly speechless .
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