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

“Levant, answer me now!”

to make his stance

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

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

think we’re

the verdict Daphne received after five years of

mind was flooded with memories of how hard she used to

cheap she had

reciprocated had turned her into

I’m nothing but a sickening presence to him

just said to me! I hereby announce the death of my old self because I won’t ever try to please you so hard again in the

outburst, she

as she went, Levant’s eyes were tinged

can’t make myself love you, but I really

time, Daphne ran back to her room as fast as she

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

wary glances as they stood by

a time, she made her way to the dressing table. She reached out to touch her

into the estate, Aunt Portia had told her she was the future duchess. Her life had since

toward becoming the future duchess

thing I’ve been working for so far what I

she wiped away the

to be the future duchess! But as to

much I can do