Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo

Chapter 1909 Keep An Eye Out

“Nonsense! A wedding remains your top priority no matter what other obligations you have!” “Precisely because it’s a top priority is why we must take our time,” Maya responded firmly.

Rodney gazed at her, speechless with surprise. Why is she placing Wilbur on probation? Is the boy failing to satisfy his woman? There is no time to waste in securing our alliance with the Seet family!

“We know what to do, Dad,” said Wilbur quietly, leaving no room for negotiation. “You will be the first to know when we set the date.”

Rodney was not appeased to hear that. However, a hint of delight flashed across Janice’s eyes. Excellent! Don’t set the date! Plenty of time for another woman to swoop in and snatch Wilbur up!

“Maya is right,” she chimed in. “A wedding is no laughing matter. Their engagement counts as a period of time when they—”

Catching Rodney’s furious glare from across the table, Janice stopped talking abruptly as she did not want to offend Rodney, whose approval she sought to solidify her position within the Simpson family.

another word, she kept her gaze on her plate meekly. Maya was still disturbed to be addressed that

the door before speaking. “Janice

wasn’t she? So much so that she thinks of me as a threat. Today was the first

make you drop your guard, that’s why.” “I understand, Wilbur. I’ll keep an eye out

offering to bring a tray of tea up to them overheard their conversation. Maya’s defensiveness will lead to a big problem. I need to gain her

her hands, Janice fell silent outside the study as she mulled

and placed the tray on the desk. “Maya, I’ve brought you some tea. I can see that you’re busy. Please, carry on.” With one last

tea?” Maya’s brows were knitted with confusion. Wilbur gazed thoughtfully

small talk like she usually would. It’s not like her

acting abnormally. Everything she does at this point is a surprise, being so far out of her usual character. You need to be

Maya nodded. “I understand.”