Nothing More Than Formalities

Villain Ch 1062. Nothing More Than Formalities

Allen straightened slightly. "I'll excuse myself now," he said, his tone returning to that professional calm he had mastered so well. "We'll continue later."

Mila watched him, her heart still pounding, but now with a softer rhythm, more hopeful than before. "Okay," she whispered, her voice quiet. She wasn't going to give up, and he wasn't going to shut her out—at least not completely. That was enough for now.

Allen gave her one last look, his expression still guarded but softer around the edges. Then, without another word, he turned and walked toward the door. Once he reached the door, he paused for just a second, his hand resting on the handle as if he were about to say something more. But he didn't. Instead, he opened the door.