“I have no interest in indulging. Just give them to others," Cole declared, masking his fondness for desserts, unwilling to show his weakness in Tyler's presence.

The assistant chuckled awkwardly.

“Understood, Mr. Dixon. I'll check if anyone else would love to try these treats.”

Tyler set down his script and reached for a cookie, his hunger amplified by the early morning journey from Eleymond without any sustenance.

With visible discontent, Cole observed Tyler relishing the food.