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.

her gaze on her plate meekly. Maya was still disturbed to be

taking their seats, Wilbur glanced at the door before speaking. “Janice is

she thinks of me as a threat. Today

guard, that’s why.” “I understand, Wilbur. I’ll keep an eye out for

an excuse to visit the study by offering to bring a tray of tea up to them overheard their conversation. Maya’s defensiveness will

fell silent outside the study as she mulled the problem over. Any sacrifice I make to be with Wilbur will be worth

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 smile

were knitted with confusion. Wilbur gazed thoughtfully at the intricate design of the porcelain.

she would have headed straight to you and made small talk like she usually would. It’s

so far out of her usual

Maya nodded. “I understand.”