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

as she exited the office.

crossed paths with Vera at

with her and

hands. “Eric, sorry to

warmth softened his

been ages since we shared a meal, and I happened to grab your favorite chicken st downstairs. How

a seat.”

on the

she set them out, she commented, “It might not match up to home-cooked perfection.

class at

hung in the air, creating a tense

him the spoon, Vera’s eyes lowered slightly, carrying a trace of grievance. “I just wanted to check in on you.”

“Let’s eat.”

The silence brought a subtle

vocalized

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

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everything remained unchanged, with

addition.

felt that Eric was avoiding

“What’s on

you drop me off at school, we hardly ever share a meal like we are right now.

was

blood, she wouldn’t have

was the only reason Eric carried her out of the

weekend? Can we go on a

the timing when the

was always the same response from him.

the last Valentine’s Day, Vera had planned to watch a movie with him

show up. He was working

park? I’ll wait for you on

with a nod.-

company.

came in to give a work update. Eric had a meeting in half an

the company without disturbing him.

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

roused the computer from its slumber, and the screen lit

his eyes turned icy. He clicked

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