Marcus affectionately patted her head, and then lifted her to the sofa. Before resuming the meeting, he discreetly warmed her a glass of milk away from the camera's view.

The study's light was soft, and Marcus remained quiet most of the time.

His attention was primarily on the reports from the other end.

Melissa struggled to comprehend the discussions but found solace in them as a lullaby.

Despite her desire to keep Marcus company, fatigue set in after half an hour, prompting her to gently close her eyes.

Marcus rose, draping a blanket over her, and lingered, studying her sleeping face.

Upon Marcus' return to the meeting, Waylen cleared his throat and inquired, "Where were you, Marcus?"

Marcus replied earnestly, “Melissa is sleeping. I covered her with a blanket."

"Ah, yes. She shouldn't catch a cold."

The father and son then engaged in a five-minute discussion all about Melissa.

Others were now aware that the girl in Marcus’ study was his girlfriend, one that his family had approved.

Despite receiving congratulatory remarks, Waylen remained modest, remarking, “I have nothing to be ecstatic about. At his age, he should have tied the knot long ago. Look at the Green family's son. He's two years younger than Marcus and already has a son and a daughter."

"Dad, I'll do my utmost," Marcus affirmed in a serious tone.

Satisfied, Waylen exited the video conference.

Several hours later, Marcus concluded the meeting. Walking over to the sofa, he gently caressed Melissa's face, waking her.

"Feeling hungry? How about something to eat?"

Almost instinctively, Melissa offered, "Shall I whip up something for you?"

Marcus affectionately touched her head and remarked, "You silly girl, we're in a hotel. Do you think it's our apartment?"

Cradling her in his arms, he transported her back to the bedroom.

Subsequently, he summoned room service, ordering two bowls of noodles Midway through their noodles, he abruptly looked up and announced, “There's an issue with a company merger case. I have to return tomorrow, Melissa..