Chapter 240

Theresa gaped at Susan’s radiant face and then noticed the various marks on her neck, which left her stunned.

“Theresa, are we having breakfast? I’ll just be a sec.”

As Susan spoke.

Theresa pushed her into the room

Then, she slammed the door shut.

Susan looked at her, puzzled.

Theresa’s voice dropped to a whisper, “Susan, how could you not resist!”

Susan was speechless again.

Theresa became more frantic. “Don’t panic. There’s still time to fix this. Just tell me who was with you last night, III pay him off to keep his mouth shut. Then, you need to fly back home and pretend like nothing happened”

Susan was speechless again

She seemed to understand a little.

Susan cleared her throat, attempting to clarify.

Theresa waved her hand dismissively. “I know, you’re embarrassed to have me foot the bill. But trust me, it’s better to run this through my accounts. They’re harder to trace. I’ll keep your secret, no doubt about it. But you have to think about how you’re going to deal with Mr. Landor. Whether to come clean or keep it hidden. My advice would

be

As Theresa was talking, Ben appeared

He looked at Theresa, with his expression unreadable. “So, what’s your advice?”

Theresa was speechless

She stiffened up in an instant

What was going on?

How did Ben end up here?

Theresa numbly glanced at Susan “Why didn’t you say something?”

Susan was at a loss. “I wanted to, but there was never a good moment.”

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Theresa felt like she could die of embarrassment.

What had she done!

She was advising Susan on how to cover up an affair right in front of Ben?

Theresa offered an awkward smile and began to inch backward.

Finally, she retreated to the door. She quickly opened the door and jumped out.

“It’s all a misunderstanding, Mr. Landor, just a big misunderstanding.” Theresa blurted out before shutting the door and making a quick escape.

At the doorway.

a schadenfreude–laden

off sweat, caught sight of his infuriating smirk and

was coming, that’s why you insisted on Susan staying in her own room last night, right?” Theresa ground

admitted without

a deep breath to calm herself and continued, “Why didn’t you stop

couldn’t hold you back,” Thomas said

at him, already imagining various scenes of Thomas being

head.

I’m great,” Thomas responded nonchalantly.

Henri, a famous actor, happened to open

eyes flickered with an idea, and she deliberately

ground.

Thomas was speechless.

heroine of a tragic play. “Thomas, what are you doing? I really don’t know where the person you’re looking for is! Even if you push me, or beat me to death, I still

Thomas was speechless.

this scene seemed strangely familiar!

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pitifully. His protective instincts kicked in, and his

Theresa up and then glared at Thomas. “Why would you bully a woman like that? Are you even

Thomas was speechless.

tears. “It’s okay. He didn’t mean

Thomas’s gaze darkened.

playing him?

Monica pulling similar stunts

too concerned about her to notice.

of tactics, the image of Monica in his heart crumbled a bit more.

As for Theresa.

was blatantly trying to frame

found himself amused

she could get the better

so sorry, I was just too hasty and forgot about Rose’s leg injury. I might have pushed a bit too hard. Rose, I am truly sorry. Is there any chance you could give

her eyes.

Well, well.

be

to make up for? It’s just a trivial

Rose has hurt her leg, I’ll be your legs for the entire day, Thomas said decisively. He walked over, scooped Theresa up in a princess carry, and

with her mouth agape.

his voice soft, but his eyes gleamed

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smiled. “Then please do me the favor. I’ve got a sudden craving for pan–fried buns. There’s

breakfast joint about two miles from here. Carry me

Thomas was speechless.

momentarily silent. “Don’t

grew louder. “Then never mind, you don’t have to

gritted his teeth and strode

Henri was speechless.

role

be a

he was somewhat

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