Chapter 590 Two Pretentious Men

“Ah?”

Josiah’s expression abruptly shifted to a more stern demeanor as he spoke for her, elaborating. “She’s been completely swamped with work obligations recently, leaving her no free time to offer tutoring services to a high school student such as yourself.”

“I wouldn’t pose any disruption to her work. She could simply tutor me at her leisure, whenever she finds a spare moment,” Joseph insisted.

“She’s not available”

“But surely there must be time during ends or holidays, right?”

“No, that won’t be possible either.”

“Ms. Thome, what kind of subpar company are you employed by that fails to provide even the basic statutory holidays? Shouldn’t such practices be reported?” Joseph exclaimed indignantly.

Lysander interjected, “The reason is simply because I choose not to take breaks. I believe it’s important for me to push myself further.”

“Ms. Thorne, that’s frankly unacceptable. Mr. Calderon has clearly stated that we must find a balance between work and relaxation,” he argued,

“I know.”

“So, does this imply that you might start taking breaks during holidays going forward? And if so, could you possibly tutor me then? In return, I can offer you massages. I’m quite skilled at it; it’s incredibly soothing…

A massage?

Josiah’s alarm was palpable as he quickly intervened, “Why don’t you tell me which subject you’re finding challenging, and I’ll find time to help you.”

Joseph appeared to be lost in his thoughts, hardly registering the conversation, his eyes wide as he stared. at Lysander, seemingly taken aback by Josiah’s stern demeanor.

to help, I may not

previously dimmed expression suddenly brightening. “Ms. Thorne, any small amount of your time would suffice.

almost as if he were wagging an invisible tail

inhaled deeply before delivering a pointed remark, “I’ve been informed by your school administrators that you’re quite the

remember how deafening the cheers were. It’s a good thing we have indoor courts. now. It seems

significantly. The school Lysander remembered was not

youth nowadays are remarkably liberal in their thinking and actions, a stark contrast

Lysander, being adults, found common

cheeky remark, “Hey, are you really the same age as Ms. Thome? You

Josiah simply stared, speechless.

gentleman

she murmured in

knew it! That explains why you talk in such an old-

brow as he blinked innocently before turning to address Lysander, “Ms. Thorne, is this Mr. Owen you mentioned earlier

voice as she began to reminisce about past school days. “Mr. Owen must be approaching retirement by now, right? I recall when I started at Harborbrook Fifth High School, he had just been promoted to dean. It’s quite remarkable that he has maintained that role for so many years. I remember he would always wear black and stand

a hint of surprise, “That’s quite a change in his fashion sense. Nowadays, he’s rarely seen in

seem like a significant change,”

and jovial tone, began

like that cartoon character from the meme. Mainly because he stopped hiding in the building to catch students late for evening study

spoke, his hands animated the story, adding a vividness to his

gently chided him, “Mr. Owen is a dedicated teacher. His strictness is a testament to his commitment to your education. It’s

her with the obedience of a well–trained pet, “Understood, Ms. Thorne. I won’t

“Good”

yesterday,

held a deep respect for Owen. Effortlessly, she

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