My Baby's Daddy

Chapter 143

Narrowing his eyes, Elliot asked in a clear, curious voice, “How do you intend to pay me back?” In a lower voice, he continued with hope, “Will you agree to marry me so that my helping your father will be nothing more than assisting my future father-in-law?”

It was enough to cause Anastasia to suck in a breath of air. What a ridiculous idea! “I can’t marry you. Please give me another request!” She turned her chair away and began doodling in her notebook

His expression sank at that. Did she find him so unlikeable?

“Give me something I can fulfill,” she reminded him since she had no way of promising him something she couldn’t fulfill.

As Elliot stared at her delicate side profile, he suddenly relaxed. Sometimes, the process was more enjoyable than the result. “Alright, then. From today onward, I’ll eat over at your place.” It was something that he believed she could do.

Anastasia’s eyebrows drew together. While this request wasn’t necessarily over the line, it still made things difficult for her.

Dinner at her place? She supposed that it was quite a good method of repayment since she had no money to repay him with and he also didn’t need any money.

“If you’re not willing, that’s fine since I’m helping your father as a repayment to your mother, anyway.” Seeing that she wasn’t saying anything, Elliot stood up and made to leave.

head around to agree. “Alright, you can eat at my place, but you must promise that you’ll behave yourself and

in women,” he lied

at him. No interest in women? Had he

for the help he gave her

trust,” she finally said before getting up and pushing open the conference

spoke up softly behind

turning back, she

headache! Did that mean she would have to greet him with a table full of

the help he offered her

she would have to put up with it. Really,

folder. “This is the client

she flipped it open to the first page, her

information folder. It listed Leah’s family background, educational background, and even the

obvious that Leah was here to cause trouble. Their previous unhappy ending had no doubt resulted in Leah looking

to urge Anastasia. “Get in contact with the client as soon as possible, Anastasia. She must have chosen us because she believed in your ability, so we