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

swayed her hips as she

she crossed paths with Vera at the entrance.

smile with her and

in her hands.

time, a warmth softened his usual icy facade

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

a seat.”

settled on

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

should be in class at

hung in the air, creating a tense

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

“Let’s eat.”

a bowl and a spoon in hand, ate with deliberate slowness. The

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

yet at the same time, it’s like we’re not

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unchanged, with their relationship

addition.

often felt that Eric was

asked, “What’s on

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

was a

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

was the only reason Eric carried her out

go on a date?

out the timing when the weekend

was always the same response from him.

Day, Vera had planned to watch a movie with him and then go shopping for clothes

had agreed, but ultimately, he didn’t show up.

the amusement park? I’ll wait for you on

agreed with a

company.

give a work update. Eric had a

left the company without

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

slumber, and the screen

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

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