Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo

“She’s still here? In the living room?”

Maya nodded vigorously. “Grandpa asked her to leave, but she wouldn’t listen. She even wanted to move in to the estate!”

She’s really trying to stir up trouble in the estate, isn’t she?

Nicole rushed to the living room, and before she even reached there, she could see Avril beside her father, muttering something to him.

When she listened closely, she was taken aback by Avril’s bold suggestion. She could not believe how straightforward and audacious Avril was when the woman suggested that Stephen divorce Portia. Avril even mentioned how Wicked Palace and the estate would be a family once Stephen marries her and how that would benefit everyone.

Seeing how Avril kept trying to sell her father on the naive idea dignifiedly, Nicole thought the woman seemed like a character that would only appear in a play. She had never seen someone show their ambition so unabashedly as Avril did.

Evan did mention that Avril might have an ulterior motive. Does wanting to be the duchess count?

“I have a point here, don’t I? I mean, you don’t even like your wife, so why not get a divorce?”

turned to glance at Avril sharply. “That’s it! Stop yapping and go home. Don’t ever come

a second before sitting down on the couch

leaving! I risked my safety to keep you company when you were in Wicked Palace, and now that you’re out, you want to throw me out

sighed irritatedly. “What

and I want to be with

tell me exactly what you want from me or what you need me to do, and

marble eyes and thought carefully before asking, “Do

“Yes!”

will never be at peace if Avril kept coming over, so he wanted nothing more than to

one thing that I want, and that’s… you! So you’ll give me what I want,

nonsense!”

promised to give me anything I want! Are you breaking your promise? You’re a

and walked out of the living room, only to bump into his