Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 31

Chapter

31

Tm Liam Bennett, the manager's son, the man said in a smooth, confident tone. "My dad knew you and Mr. Hendrix were coming for the inspection, so he asked me to assist you while you're here." Thea nodded politely. "Thanks, but we're all set. We've seen enough and need to head back soon. She turned to leave.

Liam quickly caught up to her. "Ms. Rowland, I know this place better than Darwin. Are you sure you don't want more thorough tour! I doubt Mr. Hendrix intended for you to just take a quick glance around." He had a point. Still, Thea had an instinctive wariness of unfamiliar men, which made her hesitate. Sensing her reluctance, Liam put on a troubled expression and sighed. "Or is it because I'm just the branch manager's son, not important enough to talk to you?" catch the attention of nearby employees, who o started glancing in their direction with curiosity. Thea masked her annoyance with a calm smile. "Alright then, M 1 Bennett. Thank you."

His voice was just loud enough to c appeared to

Liam a

Before long,

it was

to focus purely on business as they continued the tour, behaving professionally. That put Thea more at ease. She listened attentively, learning what she could. lunchtime. Thea gathered her notes and said. Thank you for your time, Mr. Bennett, Get some rest after lunch. I'll be reporting back to Mr. Hendrix with everything I've learned about the Virtuex Group." Liam smiled, but it I didn't t quite reach his eyes. "Why not try our cafeteria before you leave? It's part of the inspection, after all. My dad had them prepare a special lunch for you. It'd be a shame to waste it. The found Liam okay overall but disliked how he constantly used work obligations to put her in situations she couldn't easily refuse.

Still, she kept her cool I and agreed, telling herself this would be the last time she indulged his persistence for Nicolas's sake.

lunch, Thea hurried out of the building,

gone, a few employees gathered

lunch with that gorgeous secretary from headquarters,"

all morning. She's definitely into you, another chimed

"Her? She's nice to look at, but that's it. You know how girls like that get to be

and

guy, more cautious, asked, "But isn't it risky getting

me three days, and I'll have her wrapped around my finger. After that, I'll use her to climb the ladder to Avon Ventures and headquarters. That's simple." Meanwhile, Thea finally felt at ease, far from

at Nicolas's office, she organized her notes, preparing to brief

she was about to knock, a sultry

first reaction wasn't curiosity; it was a surge of inexplicable

awkwardly leaning toward Nicolas. It was clear the woman had tried to "accidentally" fall into his arms, but Nicolas had sidestepped, leaving her half-propped against him, attempting to look graceful Nicolas's expression was icy, and his clothes were perfectly

confronted Thea. "Who are you? This is Mr. Hendrix's office! You have no right to be

couldn't help but laugh at the accusation. She'd planned to let the woman save face, but now she felt no such obligation. She could not only walk into Nicolas's office freely but also had every right to do as she pleased. Thea strode

flinched and then turned to Nicolas, batting her eyes.

up confidently Mr. Hendrix,

Nicolas's reputation for being cold and despising

hast think she's important enough just because she's

s's expression stayed

The