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!

of reminders to watch his step, Maya turned to

her a gift,” he said with

dexterity and stealth slipped something in Mabel’s

however, thought his gift was a

silence between them, she said earnestly, “I know it’s fun to give her gifts like that, but you need to

with satisfaction. If you didn’t vow to investigate the circumstances around my accident earlier, I would have already expected her to inform Nicholas about it and I wouldn’t

of 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 it.

smirk rising to his lips, he nodded mutely before giving a large yawn.

nap,

head and pointed at

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

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