Chapter 69

Willow successfully ushered Theodore out of the house and toward the alley entrance.

She kept talking as they walked. "Actually, Mr. Bassett, I was thinking of arranging another meeting before the project kicks off. It's for—"

Her words were abruptly interrupted by a chilly voice. "Mrs. Jett didn't follow us."

Willow cleared her throat, attempting to mask her embarrassment. Truth be told, there was no meeting scheduled.

Theodore retrieved his phone and called his chauffeur. "I'm at the alley entrance. Come and pick me up."

Once he ended the call, Willow swiftly remarked, "Since someone's coming to pick you up, I'll be on my way. I'll catch you in the next meeting, Mr. Bassett."

As she prepared to leave, Theodore seized her arm and questioned, "You're the one who dragged me out here, and now you're leaving me alone?"

Willow found herself speechless. "That's not what I mean …"

"You're looking for some private time, right? Consider your wish granted," Theodore declared.

Willow w