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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professional, seeming to portray the image

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

finance?"

"Yes, I

then study that. After you graduate, I can

you."

SK Enterprise?" Rosalie

finance," he replied, gently patting her shoulder before

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

words, she had ultimately chosen finance as her

leave halfway through my speech, you must have heard me 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 it, but he was accusing her

staring at her silently for a moment, Theodore released her shoulder, fastened

to

was indifferent, but the veins

between us. He's just

Ashwick University

And? Theodore pressed

I have no connection to tem.

you want

you

him before, but she wasn't sure if she should

"Yes, today was the first time

just ask more questions. At her answer, the bulging veins on the back of the man's hand seemed to diminish, and his fiery

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