The Grumpy Ceo's Sweetheart

it was his cue to step in and assist him. Dorothy stood in the doorway, her eyes fixed on him. She could see how his closed eyes trembl

him to stay back. He tried again, his legs trembling violently under his weight. The pain was evident,

gain, Stefan stopped him. Griffin gulped, his lif

d the slightly open door, his gaze locking onto hers. Panic flooded her as she tried to move, but her legs were frozen. Her heart

r and immediately

e?" he asked sharply, h

, but she wasn't even halfway through be

to calm the erratic beating of her heart

floor. She finally found her room, rushed inside, and stared at her refle

was so difficult for him. The thought of being i

ed so mad at me. I need to apologize when he gets back," she murmured to her

ively reached out to the other side of the bed, but it was empty. Had Stefan not come

nd Dorothy's eyes widened in surprise. She nearly screamed but managed to hold it in. What time had he arri

ouldn't help but notice his defined abs and to

y. "I waited for you last night because I wanted to apolo

r, unanswered. Stefan didn't look at her, n

his wardrobe, her eyes scanning the contents. Only now did she realize the

work today? Navy blue, gray, or black?"

as she explained. "One finger for the navy blue suit, two fin

ts, and Dorothy sighed, ready to give

knew you had great taste. This will look perfect for a Tues

he door inte

lease?" Dorot

fin. May I

replied. Griffi

r. Stefan," he greeted, his eyes widening when

" Dorothy clarified quickly, holding the

Stefan dress while Dorothy stepped aside to give them space. Once Stef

es for you to accompany him to the company today.

didn't spare her a glance as Gr

ess, paired it with black heels, and tied her hair into a simple bun-the on

ssa had gaslit her into thinking she wasn't. If

to the dining room. When she reached it, she found Stefan slow

like to join us?" Do

k you," Griffin

fair that Griffin, who had been with Stefan

of bread and a medium cup of milk te

you at the car," Griffin sai

The car they used this time had an extra back seat, wh

Stock Exchange parking lot. Griffin helped Stefan i

n't help but admire the towering skyscraper and the interior's fresh sunflower scent

reeted politely. But their curiosity was ev

hat woman

at his