The Ceo’s Convict Wife

Chapter 413

“You’re not even my…” She subconsciously wanted to deny it. However, halfway through expressing herself, she suddenly found herself at a loss for words, unable to utter a single syllable.

He stared at her with his dark eyes, which seemed to hold a mix of self-mockery and gloom.

Lillian felt a tightness in her chest. His gaze left her breathless as if she owed him something.

The car fell into silence.

“Why don’t you finish your sentence?” he asked suddenly.

“I… I didn’t plan to say anything,” she said guiltily.

“Please don’t feel guilty! Deep down, we both know we are not a real couple!” she whispered deep in her heart.

However, some of his words caused her to misunderstand, leading her to mistakenly believe that he had been interested in her all along!

Nevertheless, it seemed utterly impossible!

“What kind of woman hadn’t he encountered before? Does he genuinely like me? Is it possible that he is intentionally acting this way to win my heart effortlessly? And once I fall in love with him, he might abandon me like I did when I left without saying goodbye!” Lilian mused.

“Where do you want to eat today?” He changed the subject.

“I’m looking for a restaurant near a shopping mall so that after our meal, I can go shopping for new clothes for Rosalie., She just got a new job today, but her current wardrobe is outdated and inappropriate for formal occasions,” Lillian replied.

Rosalie did not bring out any of the clothes Jonathan bought for her in the past. The clothes/she currently wore were the same ones she had before she was imprisoned. Even though some clothes were of good quality, the styles were old-fashioned, and the colors had faded.

Callum started the car and commented, “You treat Rosalie with such attentiveness, and I admire that. I sometimes wonder when you will treat my

the same dedication.”

declared, “Ahem… I

peered at her from the

truly cared about his affairs, he would not feel so devastated right now! Despite his clear hints about

that he did not know how

went to work at the law firm in her old

and the collar of her white shirt showing a hint of yellow, it was at least still wearable Besides, she

his success rate in lawsuits was not particularly high, and his reputation in the industry was rather average. However, since he had been part of this

“I have also studied your case back

“Yes,” Rosalie answered.

of whether it was just a game between her and Jonathan, it was undeniable that she would not have been able to overturn the verdict so swiftly without his help.

Lawrence asked

to be friends, but we have lost touch now.” Rosalie smiled bitterly.

should thank your friend properly. Without this person, you may not be able to

was relieved. She was genuinely afraid her new boss would ask who helped

to familiarize herself with the task she had to

journey as an assistant for six months. Having gone through these roles again, she effortlessly adapted to them. Although the work was a little trivial, it was

to greet Rosalie and discreetly inquired about Jonathan, but

“Guys, Rosalie is new here today. How about organizing a

responded, “All right! Let’s celebrate the joining of our

our company. Let’s make sure

“Let’s go together!”

saw this. As a newcomer, she was eager to build strong relationships with her colleagues. If she