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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seeming to portray the image of a strong, Independent

finance," Rosalie said, wanting to work alongside

like finance?"

"Yes,

you graduate, I can arrange a

you."

at SK Enterprise?"

he replied, gently patting her shoulder before turning

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

Theodore's words, she had ultimately chosen finance as her major. Unfortunately, he

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

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

ready to erupt at any moment,

the veins on the back of his hand bulged as he gripped

He's just a major

Ashwick University

And? Theodore pressed

I

you want me to

that mean you only met

Rosalie had met him before, but she wasn't sure if she

she said, "Yes, today was the first time I've seen

mention the past. Talking about it 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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