But seeing Balfour not being especially nice to Ellinor was a bit of a consolation.
Fortunately, Balfour had high standards and was not the type to fall for a country bumpkin like Ellinor.
Unlike Theo. What did he ever see in Ellinor in the first place?!
After Ellinor left, only Haillie and Balfour were left in the office.
A man and a woman alone in a room.
It was the perfect time to bond and chit-chat.
However, despite waiting for a long time, Haillie didn't get a word from Balfour.
Even worse, Balfour seemed to have forgotten her existence.
He was busy with his documents or tapping away on the computer keyboard.
Haillie just watched her beloved man engrossed in his work; the more she watched, the more her heart fluttered. She wanted to get closer but didn’t dare disturb him.
Balfour didn’t pause for a break until lunchtime.
Haillie was a bit worried; she couldn’t help but say, "Balfour, aren’t you hungry? It's lunchtime; why not grab a bite before getting back to work?”
Balfour finally glanced at her, "Alright, thanks. Just leave the food there; I'll eat when I'm hungry. You can go ahead; I'll have Quinton deliver the lunch box to you later."
Haillie felt a bit disheartened hearing Balfour subtly ask her to leave, but she didn’t want to go. She shook her head, “Balfour, don’t mind me. Patricia said she’d be coming over later and asked me to wait for her here.”
Balfour was cool as a cucumber, “Alright, suit yourself.”
Haillie smiled and continued to sit on the sofa, looking at the food she brought and feeling helpless.
Although the lunch box was insulated, the food would still cool down over time.
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