Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo

Sofie took Lisa’s lessons to heart. I must learn to endure this and wait for opportunities to emerge.

Hence, she refused to take that slight personally as she started to laud praises upon the children instead.

Her measured response was well received by Russell.

“It’s good that you like them.”

Sofie smiled in satisfaction and thought about launching another round of compliments for the four kids.

It was at this moment when she heard Evan proclaim loudly, “I don’t need you to like them!”

Stunned, Sofie was at a loss for words.

The atmosphere soon turned awkward.

Then, Jonathan shot Evan a look.

Russell also reprimanded Evan for his choice of words.

Evan got to his feet, unable to contain the frustration that was mounting within him.

“Grandpa, Dad, I’ll head upstairs to check on the children.”

“Evan…”

Russell halted him in his tracks. “Your father and I will go to them. You shall keep Sofie company.”

With that, he gave Jonathan a look and the two of them made their exit.

that his surrounding was stuffy. He was deliberate, in avoiding all sorts of eye

fingers as she reminded herself of

it would

first step in veiling

me. I’m only here at your grandfather’s

wondered

in his eyes was picked up

“You don’t believe me? What

on her cellphone screen and unreservedly showed him a photograph that

him. He may not be as good-looking as you are, but he treats

was met with

glance at the photograph which featured Sofie at dinner with another

his eye. Though Sofie’s beau may not have been exceptionally good-looking, he could still be considered much better than

that it was a good

hope that you’ll be able to

that Sofie wore on her lips was not completely

a picture of a bliss. “Thank

Evan nodded in acknowledgement.

hostile toward her. She considered it to

accompany his own

it a point to tell Evan. “Please inform your father and

Evan nodded in silence.

off his chest as he watched Sofie who had turned to

to that, he strode

telling the children a story. The eyes of the