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?

like him genuinely like someone?

her hips as she exited the office.

crossed paths with Vera

with her and left.

lunchbox in her hands. “Eric, sorry

a warmth softened his usual icy

happened to grab your favorite chicken st downstairs. How about

a seat.”

settled on the

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 perfection. Sharon’s gone, and

be in class at

in the air, creating a

slightly, carrying a trace of grievance. “I just wanted to check in

“Let’s eat.”

hand, ate with deliberate slowness. The silence brought a subtle awkwardness, an uncomfortable vibe she couldn’t quite

wrestling with her thoughts, she finally vocalized what had been weighing

same time, it’s like we’re

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a sense that everything remained unchanged, with

addition.

that Eric

on

Besides those quick moments when you drop me off at school, we hardly ever share a meal like we are right now. And…

holding hands was a rarity.

her period, staining her skirt wit blood, she wouldn’t have had the chance to

only reason Eric carried her

we go on a

out the timing when the weekend

same response from him.

had planned to watch a movie with him

ultimately, he didn’t show

the amusement park? I’ll wait for you on

with

company.

lunch, Gavin came in to give a work update. Eric had a

the company without

engrossed in reviewing a project document, accidentally nudged. the mouse on the

roused the computer from its slumber, and the screen lit

Suddenly, his eyes turned

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