Demon CEO's Hidden Love: Mr Grayson Stole Me From My Abusive Husband-Chapter 30: Wrapped Around Her Finger

Thane had arranged for his team to stay at a nearby short let apartment, but Tara was strictly against the idea.

"I think we should stay here so we can get to work immediately, travelling here and there will only hinder the work process." She insisted, when she learnt that Brooke lived with Thane in his mansion.

"No." Thane firmly said, then turned to leave, not feeling the need to explain his decision. freēnovelkiss.com

Brooke felt relieved to hear that Tara wasn’t staying, she knew it was wrong, but she couldn’t deny how she felt.

"Thane, you are our top biotechnologist and the project director, we can’t have you away from us." She persisted, holding her own.

Her teammates were confused, it wasn’t the first time they had handled a project without Thane being physically present. They had carried out projects remotely, so why was Tara being so persuasive?

Brooke was pissed off by her insistence, but she also felt that Tara was maybe focused on doing her job. So she looked up at Thane, who was wheeling her towards the elevator.

"M-Mr Grayson...I-I think you should listen to your team." She stuttered, afraid of how he would react.

They were just partners in revenge, she had no real right to override his decision.

Thane halted his steps and looked over his shoulder, "Fine." He said, giving them the go-ahead to stay and set up in his mansion.

"What? So easily? I didn’t think anyone could convince our boss to change his mind so easily." Danny remarked, "That woman really is something else."

Tara hissed, "Stop blurting out stupid shit, he agreed because it was the logical thing to do."

Danny scoffed and folded his arms across his chest, "If we’re talking logical then care to explain why you insisted we stay here. We could set up anywhere or even work remotely." He said, calling her out.

"What are you trying to say?" She faced him, "Spit it out!"

Seeing things would escalate soon, Jessica stood in the middle and tugged on Danny’s wrist. "Stop talking back to the vice leader! She obviously has the team on her mind." She flashed Tara a smile, "Don’t mind him, you know how Danny gets."

Danny wanted to protest some more but Lance wrapped an arm around his brother’s neck and whispered into his ear, "Drop it."

Defeated, Danny dropped the issue and left with his brother to help bring their equipment inside, leaving the two women alone.

"Ack!" Tara groaned, "That guy is always getting on my nerves, if he wasn’t competent, I would’ve opted to have him changed."

Jessica kept her forced smile, "He jokes a lot but means well, I’ll speak to him-"

Tara raised her palm, "I don’t need you acting like a mediator, just focus on your job, like we pay you to."

Jessica’s smile twitched, ’Mr Grayson pays me, not you.’ She wanted to say, but calmed herself.

"Yes, vice leader." She responded, before excusing herself to go meet with up the twins.

Upstairs, Brooke had a lot to say to Thane, but it seemed like he beat her to it.

"Why did you ask them to stay?" He demanded once they were alone.

"I-I was just being nice." Brooke responded, fearing that she had indeed angered him by speaking out of line.

Little did she know that Thane was only paranoid because he caught her laughing at Danny’s display downstairs. He didn’t want her spending time with other guys and getting charmed by them.

But seeing how flustered she sounded, he feared he had scared her. In a low tone he confessed, "You don’t need to be nice to everyone."

Brooke didn’t understand what he meant by that but she nodded, "I understand." Feeling she really had made him angry by speaking out of line.

Asking a question of her own, she inquired, "How long have you been with that team?"

’How long have you known that woman, Tara?’ Brooke actually wanted to know, but she dared not to ask.

Thane wheeled her over to the bed and sat next to her, "Over four years. They were the best of the best in their respective fields, and applied to my company."

Brooke didn’t know why, but she felt herself losing to Tara. Not only was she beautiful, but she was also very smart.

She figured such a person would be Thane’s ideal type.

"I see, your years is a long time, no wonder they all seem very close to each other." She said trying to fish out just how close they must be for Tara to comfortably hook her hand around his arm.

But Thane dismissed the conversation, "That’s enough about them don’t you think? Why don’t we focus on us?"

Brooke’s cheeks flushed at his wording. ’He means his plans.’ she reminded herself, trying not to get carried away.

"The audition is in two weeks, me and my team will do our best to make sure your prosthetic leg is modified a week before the deadline." He assured her. "That way you can practice using it for a week. I’m sorry that I can’t get things done any sooner." His tone dropped in disappointment.

He hissed, "If only I could give you a bit more time to practice..."

"What? No! You’ve already done a lot." She didn’t like seeing him beat himself up while he was already doing his best.

’Oh, this must be how he feels whenever I act pathetic.’ Brooke thought, realizing how her actions seemed.

She frightfully reached for his hand, her heart racing, for fear that he would slap it away like he did Danny’s earlier.

Thane flinched when Brooke’s hand rested on his, he raised his head to see her lips flattened into a gentle smile.

"Don’t beat yourself up, I’m already so grateful for everything you’ve done." She said, intertwining their fingers, like he had done before.

"A-Also, don’t underestimate me." She inhaled, gathering courage, "I’m much stronger than I look. I won’t sit by and let everyone’s hard work go to waste. I swear, I won’t disappoint!" She announced, this time being the one to help lighten the mood.

Thane smiled, thinking to himself, ’You have me helplessly wrapped around your finger, and the greatest tragedy is, you all but realize it.’