Dumping The Ice King His Mini-Tyrant novel Chapter 474

Harrison was fed up with Gemma meddling in his love life. His looming divorce from Selene wasn’t just a coincidence—Gemma’s stirring the pot had played no small part.

“I remember Uncle’s always looked after the Johnstons. Didn’t their heiress use his letter of recommendation to study abroad?”

“That was ages ago,” Gemma replied. “Word is, Miss Johnston made quite a name for herself in Morgania. She’s back now and working at QuanTech Innovations, under the Lockridge Group.”

Harrison was about to leave, but something Gemma said made him pause.

“What position does Miss Johnston hold at QuanTech Innovations?”

Gemma’s eyes lit up—was Harrison showing an interest in the Johnston heiress at last?

She leaned in, eager to embellish. “From what I hear, Gwyneth thinks very highly of her. Now that she’s joined QuanTech, she’s probably running things over there.”

But wasn’t Selene supposed to be in charge?

Harrison immediately realized what this meant—Selene’s position at QuanTech might not be as secure as he’d thought.

A Harvard grad returning from Morgania, with international finance coverage and the backing of his influential uncle—Annalise Johnston was a force. Selene, with neither pedigree nor experience, would be under tremendous pressure facing someone like her.

His voice was cold as steel. “After the retreat at Serenity Church next week, arrange for me to meet her.”

Gemma could hardly contain her excitement. She wanted to call the Johnstons right away and set up the meeting between Annalise and Harrison.

“Of course! As soon as we’re back, I’ll get it sorted.”

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QuanTech Innovations:

Selene pushed back in her rolling desk chair, her heels catching on the floor as she retreated from the desk.

She called out to the man kneeling beneath her desk, “You can come out now.”

Adrian brushed a hand through his hair, remembering the way Selene’s fingers had ruffled it moments ago. He smirked, lips curling with satisfaction.

“Give me a minute.”

Selene’s gaze flicked downward, lingering for a heartbeat.

“For so long, my feelings for you had to stay hidden.”

It was still new—this freedom to love her openly. It was thrilling, and a little terrifying.

Selene swallowed, her throat tight. It took her a few seconds to find her voice.

“You can love me openly now.”

Her words were like sunlight breaking through clouds, brightening the shadow in his dark eyes.

She gave him a playful wink. “If you’re not coming out, I’m going back to work.”

Adrian crooked his finger, beckoning her closer. Selene rolled her chair toward him, her clear eyes locked on his, giving him her full attention.

“I want to do something with you your ex-husband never dared.”

Still hidden beneath the desk, kneeling on the floor, Adrian leaned in and pressed a kiss to her knee.