Chapter 190 Are You Really Listening?

At first glance, her disguised appearance could easily be mistaken for that of the leading lady in a high-end club.

Her hairstyle reminded Will of the popular hair accessories from over a decade ago in dance halls, and her earrings were sparkling emerald jewels.

The ladies’ watch on her hand, adorned with the most expensive diamonds, was valued at over two million dollars.

But for Will, all this wealth barely held any meaning.

Elsie approached, leaning against Eric’s body, her voice alluring and seductive, “It seem set his sights on your girlfriend! You better be careful.”

Eric, with a cool gaze, pulled her hand away from his chest, creating distance between th

Just at that moment, the office door swung open.

“Come in.”

Eric turned around abruptly, and a hint of a shattered expression appeared on Elsie’s face.

Entering the room was Gavin.

Gavin reported, “Ms. Vera is here.”

“Let her in.”

“Understood.”

Elsie felt the gaze upon her, and a bold smile lifted her red lips. “What’s this? Are we such an old pair that my presence is unbearable?”

He remained silent, and Elsie chuckled, saying, “Eric, I used to wonder what kind of person could capture your affection.”

“You can deceive Will, but you can’t deceive me…”

Vera?

Who knew if she was just a pawn to him?

Even the person closest to him could be manipulated.

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Someone like him truly had no heart.

Elsie was also curious about who could make him willingly descend from his pedestal disregard everything. Who would that person be?

him genuinely like someone?

as she exited the office.

with Vera at the entrance.

shared a smile with her and

in her hands. “Eric, sorry to disturb you.”

his usual

a meal, and I happened to grab your favorite chicken st

a seat.”

on

occupied the opposite spot, unveiling a few dishes Eric frequently indulged in at ho As she set them out, she commented, “It might not match up to home-cooked

be in class at

hung in the air, creating

a trace of grievance. “I just wanted to

“Let’s eat.”

hand, ate with deliberate slowness. The silence brought a

vocalized what had

feels like we’re together, yet at the same time, it’s like we’re not really together. Why

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remained unchanged, with their relationship as the only

addition.

that Eric was avoiding her.

asked, “What’s on

at school, we hardly ever share a meal like we are right now. And… in the month-plus. we’ve

holding hands was a

one night, if she hadn’t unexpectedly started her period, staining her skirt wit blood, she wouldn’t have had the

reason Eric carried her out of the

on a date? You didn’t even spend Valentine’s Day

understand. We’ll figure out the timing

same response from him.

watch a movie

agreed, but ultimately, he didn’t show up. He was working overtime

amusement park? I’ll wait for you on Friday after

agreed with a

company.

a work update. Eric had a

left the company without disturbing

departed, Eric, engrossed in reviewing a project

roused the computer from its slumber, and the screen lit up, revealing

a distant and contemplative look. Suddenly, his eyes turned icy. He clicked the play button, and a

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