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.

conveyed. gently, “At this time, I’m preoccupied with pressing matters. Even if I were to agree to help, I may not be able to assist you timely.

previously dimmed expression suddenly brightening. “Ms. Thorne, any small amount of

he were wagging an invisible

before delivering a pointed remark, “I’ve been informed by your school administrators that you’re quite the favorite among your female classmates. It would surely disappoint them

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

to eight years meant their perspectives on Harborbrook Fifth High School varied significantly. The school Lysander remembered was not as aesthetically pleasing as it currently appeared, with its upgraded sports facilities and academic buildings, not to mention the sophisticated

“Yeah, the youth nowadays are remarkably liberal in their thinking and actions, a stark contrast to our

found common ground

are you really

Josiah simply stared, speechless.

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

murmured in

clarity, exclaimed, “I knew it! That explains why you talk in such an old- fashioned

then shifted to Josiah’s furrowed brow as he blinked innocently before turning to

in her 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

quite a change in his fashion sense. Nowadays, he’s rarely seen in black. More often, he opts for vibrant

like a significant change,” Lysander

manner and jovial

to catch students late for evening study and began patrolling the sports fields to catch young couples in the act. He’d suddenly appear from behind the bushes,

hands animated the story, adding

gently chided him, “Mr. Owen is a dedicated teacher. His strictness is a testament to his commitment to your education. It’s not right to speak

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

“Good”

yesterday,

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

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