Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo

How can I possibly fall in love with a man I just met?

Besides, Aunt Portia might not agree to let him replace Levant too.

She decided to walk away. Yet, she barely took a few steps forward before she turned around to glance at the bodyguard again.

“Ms. Ankins, what’s the matter?”

“I’m fine.”

“Should I get him tied up to receive punishment?”

“No, it’s not necessary!”

It was only then did Daphne continue her way to Levant’s room.

Levant was swamped with work at the moment, so he had no time to entertain her. Not taking her confrontation about the kids seriously, he only gave her a perfunctory reply before asking her to leave.

Unable to stand his indifferent attitude, Daphne snapped, “Levant, I suppose you understand it very well that I’m much more important to Aunt Portia than you, and I’m going to be your future wife. Are you sure you’re going to continue giving me the cold shoulder?”

Levant’s face fell as he went lost in thoughts. In fact, she’s got some point there.

Lady Musgrave is my foster mother and she isn’t related to me by blood. Perhaps, it’s true that Daphne, her niece, does matter more to her.

But, so what if that’s true?

It’s up to Sir Musgrave to decide his successor.

Also, I know exactly who’s on his mind.

dukeship will be mine as long as I get

“Levant, answer me now!”

to make his

too – the earlier he told her that he was going to pursue Nicole, the

have no romantic feelings for you. In fact, I don’t think we’re suitable

we’re suitable for

the verdict Daphne received after

was flooded with memories of how hard she used

suddenly realized how sorry and cheap she had been in

pent-up frustration of not getting her love reciprocated had turned her into an

like I’m nothing but a sickening presence to him

remember what you just said to me! I hereby announce the death of my old self because I won’t ever try

outburst, she turned around

went, Levant’s eyes were tinged with desolation and

love you, but I really hope you

same time, Daphne ran back to her room as fast

she was inside, she banged the door shut and yelled at the maids standing outside, “No one is to come

as they stood by the

the dressing table. She reached out to

Portia had told her she was the future duchess. Her life had since been confined

five years of her youth working her way toward becoming the future duchess and trying hard

I’ve been working for

wiped away the

future duchess!

I can do to change how he feels