"You can't even handle a little scare. If someone actually tried to kill you, you'd probably pee your pants!"

Yerick was curious to see how Chloe would react if faced with a real threat. The fear of death on this woman's face would surely be fascinating to observe.

"You're so morbid, talking about killing and stuff. Even though you're my employer, I'm going to stop taking care of you if you keep scaring me. You'll have to find someone else," Chloe said, genuinely upset. "Alright, I'll stop teasing you. After all, you're older than me. I should show you some respect."

Chloe rolled her eyes. "Respect? I'm only twenty-two, just four years older than you. I'm not that old!"

Yerick's brows furrowed instantly, his gaze turning cold and distant.

Chloe felt a chill from his grim look. Though he hadn't said a word, the eerie atmosphere seemed to suffocate her.

"You're so timid," Yerick said, pointing at her. "And you have the nerve to emphasize you're older than me?"

Chloe pouted. "I'm not timid. I just..."

She found herself at a loss for words. After a moment's hesitation, she finally said, "If you don't want to admit I'm older, then fine."

charming about the way he addressed Rosalie, even though he wore a different face in private. She couldn't shake the feeling that he might

Sebastian's hospital room when Theodore

came to a

last saw him, and she felt a strange sensation-neither longing nor nostalgia, but as if something familiar had suddenly reappeared in front of her

was both

you remember what we're

we're going to

at his watch. "We should be heading out now. We'll

go tell Sebastian. Can

his hands in his

scenes from the past were flashing before her eyes. It was like being

their relationship was gentle

left her for Cynthia-was it really

did he show such care and affection to another

were devoid

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