Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo

Chapter 2044

Chapter 2044 The Gift

Mabel found herself in a delicate predicament. Her beady eyes swept the floor and found nothing in the vicinity that Wilbur could have tripped over.

In Maya’s presence, she did not dare pursue the matter further for fear of tarnishing her reputation as a benevolent stepmother. Just wait, idiot. I’ll pay you back many times more for that!

Mabel’s expression shifted again. “I meant nothing of the sort, Wil. Watch your step in the future, will you? It hurts me to see you in pain. Are you all right?”

Wilbur acted as if he did not hear her, nor did he bother to reply.

Maya watched Mabel with rapt attention as if studying an improvisational masterclass, marveling at the latter’s ability to adapt herself so rapidly.

She not only plays her part well, but she is also an expert at keeping her reputation intact. Look at her, she does not even flinch to grovel and play the part of a caring stepmother to perfection!

shut behind Mabel who departed amidst a final bout of reminders to watch his step, Maya

her a gift,” he said with a giggle as he stroked

by both women, Wilbur had with great dexterity and stealth slipped

his gift was a deliberate act of

“I know it’s fun to give her gifts like that, but you

around my accident earlier, I would have already expected her to inform Nicholas about it and I wouldn’t have to

Wilbur’s stony reticence. “It’s a good thing I’m always around to protect you, isn’t it? Listen to me. Stay away from your stepmother. Never be in a room alone with her, or she’ll hurt you and walk away with

his lips, he nodded mutely

Let’s take a nap, then. I’ll sit here

and pointed

still shy, aren’t you? All right, I can come back

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