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

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

finance?" Theodore

nodded. "Yes, I

After you graduate, I can arrange a

you."

work at SK

finance," he replied, gently patting

he reached the door, he turned back and added, "Rose, apply to universities in Ashwick, okay? Don't go

ultimately chosen finance as her major.

me say that I've never regretted that decision. So, why are

for a moment, Theodore released

was cold, he looked ready to erupt at any moment,

man?" he asked. His tone was indifferent, but the veins on the back of his hand bulged as he gripped

nothing between us. He's

Ashwick University

And? Theodore pressed

more than that. I have no connection to tem.

want

you

she wasn't sure if

"Yes, today was

was troublesome, and Theodore would just ask more questions. At her answer, the bulging veins on the back of the man's hand seemed to

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