Chapter 267



"But... but..."

"Ms. Ann, do you think I'm not good enough?"

"It's not that you're not good enough; I just think you two don't match well."

"Why not?" Pax flexed his arms, showing off his biceps. "I mean, my physique and looks aren't too shabby, right?"

Ann couldn't help but laugh at his childish display. "I just feel like Chloe doesn't really see you as a man."

It was obvious to anyone. Chloe only treated him as a younger brother, maybe even a little kid.

Pax's mood sank immediately.

They'd been around each other for a week, so how could he not have noticed?

man at all. Sometimes, he'd purposely come out of the

had a six-pack. Even if he flexed his muscles right in front of her on purpose, she barely glanced

was cold and that he should hurry and get

Pax decided he needed to

time left. His mom could find out where he was

start seeing him as a man, nothing could ever happen between them. So

know he was pursuing her as a man. He

Pax called Chloe. "Chloe, do you

"Yeah, what's up, Pax?"

you." Chloe's voice was soft and pleasant. "Oh, you don't need to give me a gift. I'm helping you because I want to, not for gifts. So... what gift is it?" Pax chuckled. "You'll find

I'll bring a friend

Chloe really liked Pax.

young man was clean and kind, like the morning sun. He was also independent, which

him a bit

CEO's office of CNR Tower, Teddy

Connor's desk. "Boss, here's the report you asked for." Connor didn't rush to

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