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.

mine as long as I get to

“Levant, answer me now!”

moment, Levant decided to

he told her that he was going to pursue Nicole, the earlier Daphne could

secret to you that I have no romantic feelings for you. In fact, I

we’re suitable for

was the verdict Daphne received after five years of

mind was flooded with memories of how hard she used to try pleasing him and ingratiating

she

reciprocated had

like I’m nothing but a sickening presence

my old self because I won’t ever try to please you

angry outburst, she turned around and

went, Levant’s

I can’t make myself love you, but I really

back to her room as fast

shut and yelled at the maids standing outside, “No one is to come inside! Just leave me

exchanged wary glances as they stood by the

made her way to the dressing table. She reached out to touch her own

told her she was the future duchess. Her life had since been confined to Levant from

five years of her youth working her way toward becoming the future duchess and trying hard to please him, the future duke. Have I been doing the right

the thing I’ve been working for so

as she wiped away the tears that started streaming down

want to be the future duchess! But as

can do to change how he feels