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.

agree to help, I may not

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

he were wagging an

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

were. It’s a good thing we have indoor

of seven to eight years meant their perspectives on Harborbrook Fifth High School varied significantly. The school Lysander remembered was not as aesthetically

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

being adults, found common ground

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

Josiah simply stared, speechless.

further, “Ms. Thorne, this gentleman is older than you,

murmured in

why you talk in such an old- fashioned manner, just like my

shifted to Josiah’s furrowed brow as he blinked innocently before turning to address Lysander, “Ms. Thorne, is this Mr. Owen you mentioned earlier the current

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.

fashion sense. Nowadays, he’s rarely seen in black. More often, he opts

does seem like a

with his expressive manner and jovial tone, began discussing recent happenings

catch

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

to his commitment to your education. It’s not right

assured her with the obedience of a well–trained pet, “Understood, Ms. Thorne. I

“Good”

yesterday, I

deep respect for Owen. Effortlessly, she visualized the scene from her

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