Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo

How can I possibly fall in love with a man I just met?

Besides, Aunt Portia might not agree to let him replace Levant too.

She decided to walk away. Yet, she barely took a few steps forward before she turned around to glance at the bodyguard again.

“Ms. Ankins, what’s the matter?”

“I’m fine.”

“Should I get him tied up to receive punishment?”

“No, it’s not necessary!”

It was only then did Daphne continue her way to Levant’s room.

Levant was swamped with work at the moment, so he had no time to entertain her. Not taking her confrontation about the kids seriously, he only gave her a perfunctory reply before asking her to leave.

Unable to stand his indifferent attitude, Daphne snapped, “Levant, I suppose you understand it very well that I’m much more important to Aunt Portia than you, and I’m going to be your future wife. Are you sure you’re going to continue giving me the cold shoulder?”

Levant’s face fell as he went lost in thoughts. In fact, she’s got some point there.

Lady Musgrave is my foster mother and she isn’t related to me by blood. Perhaps, it’s true that Daphne, her niece, does matter more to her.

But, so what if that’s true?

It’s up to Sir Musgrave to decide his successor.

Also, I know exactly who’s on his mind.

be mine as long

“Levant, answer me now!”

decided to make his stance clear

earlier he told her that he was

no romantic feelings for you. In fact, I don’t think

don’t think we’re suitable for each

was the verdict Daphne received after five years of painstaking

memories of how hard she used to try

how sorry and cheap she had been in

pent-up frustration of not getting her love reciprocated had

nothing but a sickening presence to

I hereby announce the death of my old self because I won’t ever try to please you so hard again in

the angry outburst, she turned

as she went, Levant’s eyes were tinged with desolation and

I can’t make myself love you, but I really

to

she banged the door shut and yelled at the maids standing outside, “No one is to come inside! Just leave me

exchanged wary glances as they stood by the

to touch her own reflection in the mirror and found that she could hardly recognize herself

into the estate, Aunt Portia had told her she was the future duchess. Her

becoming the future duchess and trying

been working for so far

wiped away the tears that started

the future duchess! But as

can do to change