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.

of the building, eager to

was gone, a few employees gathered around Liam, eager

with that

cozy all morning. She's definitely into

look at, but that's it. You know

group laughed and nodded

isn't it risky getting involved with Mr. Hendrix's

him a glare. "Idiot. She's just a plaything. No one catches feelings. Give me three days, and I'll have her wrapped around my finger. After that, I'll use her to climb the ladder to

office, she organized her notes, preparing to brief

knock, a sultry female voice drifted through the door. "Mr.

wasn't curiosity; it was a surge of inexplicable

Nicolas had sidestepped, leaving her half-propped against him, attempting to look graceful Nicolas's expression was icy, and his clothes were perfectly neat and pristine except for a large soup stain on his chest. His barely restrained fury was

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

office freely but also had every right to do as she pleased. Thea strode in coldly, her heels clicking. She radiated authority and dropped her files on the desk

woman flinched and then turned to Nicolas, batting

chin up confidently Mr. Hendrix, tell her who I

,then amused. She knew Nicolas's reputation

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

s's expression stayed cold as

The