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

paths with Vera at

a smile with her and left.

lunchbox in her hands. “Eric,

his emotions, but this time, a warmth softened his usual icy facade as at Vera. “What brings

meal, and I happened to grab your favorite chicken st downstairs. How

take a

on

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 you rarely make it home for meals. Considering your sensitive

should be in class at this hour.”

remark hung in the air, creating a tense stillness.

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

“Let’s eat.”

spoon in hand, ate with deliberate slowness. The silence brought a subtle awkwardness, an uncomfortable vibe she

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

it’s like we’re not really

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unchanged, with

addition.

Eric was

asked, “What’s on your

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 together, we’ve

holding hands was

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

the only reason Eric carried her out

free this weekend? Can we go on a date? You didn’t even spend Valentine’s

We’ll figure out the timing

always the same

to watch a movie with

he didn’t show up. He was

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

with a nod.-

company.

a work update. Eric had a meeting

company without

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

from its slumber, and the

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

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