CHAPTER 48 MICHAEL's POV

“Aren't you supposed to be working at these hours?” Julia had me feeling quite guilty as I had snuck her into my office, right at the peak of working hours.

“Well, I call the shots here, and I decide what is acceptable and what isn't…” I boasted as I was trying to cover up the guilt of having broken office protocol. Forgive me, Dolph, I whispered guiltily to myself.

“I see…” she said, with her eyes scouring every detail around the office. “Nice place you've got here. I bet you're home wild l would be much better.”

“I hope you get to see it for yourself… real soon,” I said, hoping she would get the subtle invitation I was offering her. “You can have a seat right here.” I pointed to a sofa not too far from where my desk was.

“Don't you have work to do?” She asked as she saw me sitting beside her.

“It's noon already. I've been struggling to get my mind around something since morning and I just decided to take a break for a couple of minutes.” The excitement I felt around her made me ge