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

as she

paths with Vera at the entrance.

with her

her hands. “Eric, sorry to disturb you.”

his emotions, but this time, a warmth softened his usual icy facade

a meal, and I happened to grab your favorite

a

on the

set them out, she commented, “It might not match up

be in class

hung in the air, creating a tense stillness.

Vera’s eyes lowered slightly, carrying a trace of grievance. “I just wanted to check

“Let’s eat.”

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

with her thoughts, she finally vocalized what

feels like we’re together, yet at the same time, it’s like we’re

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unchanged, with their relationship as

addition.

Eric was

on

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…

hands was

unexpectedly started her period, staining her skirt wit blood,

the only reason Eric carried her

weekend? Can we go on a date? You

figure out the

always the same

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

show up. He

about we go to the amusement park? I’ll wait for

with

company.

a work update. Eric had

the company without

in reviewing a project document,

slumber, and the screen lit up, revealing an audio

audio 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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