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?

hips as she exited the

with Vera

with her

lunchbox in her hands. “Eric, sorry to

softened his usual icy facade as at Vera.

we shared a meal, and I happened to grab your

take a

on

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 you rarely make it home for meals. Considering your sensitive stomach, I worry you might

be in class at this

hung in the air,

a trace of grievance. “I just wanted to

“Let’s eat.”

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

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

together, yet at the same time, it’s like we’re not really together. Why does it fee! that

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was a sense that everything remained unchanged, with their relationship as

addition.

felt that Eric

on your mind?”

I’m already asleep. Besides those quick moments when you drop me off at school, we hardly ever share a meal like we are right now. And… in the month-plus. we’ve been

hands was a

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

reason Eric carried her out

a date? You didn’t even spend Valentine’s Day with me.”

We’ll figure out the timing when the weekend comes.”

the same response

had planned to watch a movie with him and then

didn’t show up. He was working

amusement park? I’ll

agreed with a

company.

in to give a work update.

company without disturbing him.

Gavin departed, Eric, engrossed in reviewing a project document, accidentally nudged. the mouse

roused the computer from its slumber, and the screen

eyes turned icy. He clicked the play button, and a

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