Chapter 60. The Contract (2)

She admired his hands for a while before looking around the office which she didn’t have a chance to gaze at, the first time she was here and early that morning.

The large floor-to-ceiling window was the first thing that caught her attention, then the desk that had documents piled up neatly, the water dispenser at the left side, a large flower vase, the printing and photocopying machines, another set of couches facing a large shelf and her eyes lit up at the sight of the many books on the shelf.’ I wonder if there are any novels there.’ she thought excitedly but instantly chided.’ why would he have novels in his office, they are obviously business books, but what if there are also novels? hehehe.’

Carl looked up and watched as her eyes wandered around. He saved the documents while wondering what was so interesting that she was engrossed in admiring the office. “Take,” he said and pushed the laptop toward her.

“Huh?” Clara was broke out of her fantasy by his voice a