23. Awkward

Gabriella could sense Max was approaching. The closer they were, the tighter she clenched fists. Her cheeks were blushing like a tomato.

Just before the man bit her lips, a knock on the door caught their attention. Gabriella could hear a small snort from her front. Only then could she breathe again and open her eyes.

"Yes?" Max stared at the door with an eyebrow raised in displeasure.

"Sorry, Sir. Your secretary is waiting at the guard post. He insists on coming in to see Master," a servant reported from behind the door.

"Just tell him that I'm enforcing protocol five!"

"He's still insistent, Sir."

A quick gasp was immediately heard. “Please tell him to contact me by phone!” After giving the order, Max grabbed the phone and activated it.

Knowing her husband's annoyance, Gabriella did not dare to move. Every now and then, he checked Max's expression out of the corner of her eyes.

"Can I go now?" she asked carefully.