Chapter 23

Rose, did you need something?"

Theodore didn't directly answer her question, but it was true. Cynthial was his junior.

"I need to fill out my preferences for my university entrance exams. Do you have any suggestions regarding majors?" Theodore continued working with his head down as he replied, " Choose something you're interested in."

"Then, I'll choose..."

"Sorry to interrupt," said Cynthia from the office doorway. "Mr. Spencer, Mr. Johnson is online and waiting for you." Theodore hummed in response and closed the file he was holding. I'll be right there."

As he walked past Rosalie, he said, "I'm a bit busy. Let's talk later."

"Oh, okay," Rosalie replied, looking somewhat disappointed as she

lowered her head.

Noticing the lack of movement behind him, Theodore stopped and turned around. Eventually, he approached Rosalie and grasped her

shoulder.

"What's wrong?"

"It's nothing. You should go attend to your business," Rosalie said, fearing she would delay him further.

"Tell me what major you want to study," he insisted, not rushing away.

Rosalie looked up, noticing Cynthia at the door. The older woman

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to portray the image of a strong, Independent

study finance," Rosalie said, wanting to work alongside Theodore and be

like finance?"

"Yes,

graduate, I can

you."

at SK Enterprise?"

replied, gently patting her shoulder

he turned back and added, "Rose, apply to universities in Ashwick, okay?

as her major. Unfortunately, he no longer needed

regretted that decision. So, why are your accusing me of

at her silently for a moment, Theodore released her shoulder, fastened her seatbelt, and drove away. Though

he looked ready to erupt

the veins on the back of his hand bulged as

nothing between us. He's

Ashwick University

And? Theodore pressed

than that. I have

want me to

mean you only met him

him before, but she wasn't sure if she should tell Theodore about

today was the first time

and Theodore would just ask more questions. At her answer, the

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