Love Slave to My Devil CEO Boss 18+ novel Chapter 227

“Why are you suddenly asking me this? Did something happen?” I asked in return.

“Nothing at all. I was just curious. It’s always good to evaluate how you feel about the job regularly and it’s been a few years since you started so I just thought that having a good reflection might be good for you too,” he replied before he smiled warmly at me.

“Thank you…for helping me reflect. I really like the job, so you don’t have to worry about me quitting anytime soon…” I replied followed by a teasing laugh.

“That’s good to hear. Retaining our top talents is also a big part of my job,” Ace replied simply.

“I see, Mr. CEO…” I replied teasingly.

Ace just grinned at me, but he didn’t say anything else. Silence crept up on us again, but the atmosphere was lighter than it was before. I flicked my tongue along my lower lip as I summoned my courage to bring up the issue with Elizabeth again.

“Ace…” I murmured softly.

“It’s late. You should go to bed and get some rest. Sorry for dropping by out of the blue…” Ace said as he slowly got up from the bed.

Is he leaving already?

“Ace…you’re not…staying over?” I asked a little hesitantly.

Ace slowly turned around to face me and our eyes met as I stared up into his face. His hazel eyes felt so unreadable when he looked at me.

“Do you want me to?” he asked.

“Please stay…” I replied a little shyly.

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