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.

sensed that his treatment of the senior–year student was somewhat harsh. She 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

expression suddenly brightening. “Ms. Thorne, any small amount of your time would suffice. I assure you, I won’t demand much of

almost as if he were wagging an

school administrators that you’re quite the favorite among your female classmates. It would surely disappoint them if you were to abruptly

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

significantly. The school Lysander remembered was not as aesthetically pleasing as

in their thinking and actions, a

and Lysander, being adults, found common ground in their

suddenly interjected with a cheeky remark, “Hey, are you really the

Josiah simply stared, speechless.

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

she murmured

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

then shifted to Josiah’s furrowed brow as he blinked innocently before turning to address Lysander, “Ms. Thorne, is this

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

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

does seem like a significant change,”

manner and jovial tone,

Mainly because he stopped hiding in the building to catch students late for evening study and began patrolling the sports fields to catch young couples in the act. He’d suddenly

the story, adding a vividness

testament to his commitment to

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

“Good”

grounds yesterday,

held a deep respect for Owen. Effortlessly, she visualized the scene from her time in school, noting,

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