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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portray the image of a strong,

Rosalie said, wanting to work alongside Theodore and be on par with

finance?" Theodore

"Yes,

After you graduate, I

you."

SK Enterprise?"

he replied, gently patting

"Rose, apply to universities in Ashwick, okay? Don't go

words, she had ultimately chosen finance as her major. Unfortunately, he no longer needed her

say that I've never regretted that decision. So, why are your accusing me of deceiving you?" Rosalie asked. She didn't blame Theodore or regret

Theodore released her

looked ready to erupt at any moment, like a

indifferent, but the veins

nothing between us. He's just a major

Ashwick University

And? Theodore pressed

nothing more than that. I

you want

mean you only met

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

she said, "Yes, today was the first

past. Talking about it was troublesome, and Theodore would just ask more questions. At her answer, the bulging veins on

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