In the office of the president at the Thomas Group,

Hadley brought a cup of hot chocolate and a dessert and placed them in front of Opal with a serious expression before saying, "Miss Opal, this is from Mr. Thomas. He asked me to bring it to you."

Opal was excited as she sipped hot chocolate. She mumbled, "Sir, are you Daddy's secretary?"

Hadley was taken aback for a moment; then replied earnestly, "I am Mr. Ethan's personal bodyguard."

Opal's eyes lit up with ...