First Love's Return, Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 526

It was Bryce.

Dressed in a sharp suit, his long eyes behind gold–rimmed glasses sparkled with

amusement.“Since when does Mr. Stark do grunt work like an assistant?”

He turned to Mariela, teasing. “Ms. Logan, since when is our firm so impressive that we can hire the CEO of the Stark Group to do odd jobs?”

Mariela was not in the mood for jokes now.

Her expression darkened, and she replied irritably, “Some people just have too much free time.” Noticing her bad mood, Bryce paused and the smile in his eyes faded away. He asked with concern, “What’s wrong? Is there something bothering you?”

Before Mariela could respond, Lennon cut in, “She’s busy, and you’re interrupting her. Of course, she’s upset.”

Mariela said nothing.

Bryce’s expression froze. “Then I’ll leave.”

him off, clearly dismissing

trouble?” Mariela

shut up and quietly

and then looked

at him.

noticed a streak of red on Lennon’s lips, trailing down toward his

Bryce’s eyes

darkened.

to meet Lennon’s eyes, and in those eyes,

get back to work, Ms. Logan.” After saying that, Bryce

lips curled into a smile as he continued shredding

a little puzzled. She couldn’t understand what kind of look Bryce just gave her.

turned her head and looked

little tune while

inch

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why Bryce had reacted that way. Noticing her gaze, Lennon smiled and said, “You said you don’t like it, but your