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?

someone like him genuinely

her hips as she exited the

with Vera

with her

lunchbox in her hands. “Eric, sorry to

time, a warmth softened his usual icy

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

take a seat.”

settled on the sofa.

she commented, “It might not match up to home-cooked perfection. Sharon’s gone, and

be in class at

in the air, creating a

trace of grievance. “I just wanted to check in on you.”

“Let’s eat.”

ate with deliberate slowness. The silence brought a subtle awkwardness, an uncomfortable vibe

with her thoughts, she finally vocalized what

same time, it’s like we’re not really together.

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unchanged, with their relationship

addition.

felt that Eric was

asked, “What’s on your

time you come back, 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.

was

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

the only reason Eric carried her out of

are you free this weekend? Can we go on a date? You didn’t even spend Valentine’s Day with me.”

figure out the timing

always the same response from him.

planned to watch a

didn’t show up. He

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

agreed with a nod.-

company.

give a work update. Eric had a

company without disturbing

departed, Eric, engrossed in reviewing a project

from its slumber, and the screen lit up, revealing an audio file.

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

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