Chapter 107

She hadn’t paid much attention before, but now, thinking back, that woman had delicate features, a perfect, alluring figure, and most importantly, eyes that seemed to hold a pool of clear spring water, unforgettable.

Could such a beautiful woman really be deaf?

She couldn’t help feeling regretful inside.

Geoffrey didn’t answer his friend, got up and said, “I’ve got something to do; I need to head back.”

Under everyone’s astonished gaze, Geoffrey headed toward the entrance, halting when passing Larry.

“What did she say to you just now?”

Larry relayed Maureen’s words to him verbatim.

Geoffrey asked no further questions and strode away swiftly.

Not long after he left, someone from their social circle informed Andrea about Kim’s situation.

Busy managing online backlash and suppressing trending topics, Andrea froze upon hearing some woman dared pur- sue Geoffrey, frostiness flashing in her eyes.

“Thanks for telling me.”

Andrea immediately made a call: “Teach that woman named Kim at Chaster Club a lesson.”

How dare any Tom, Dick or Harry compete with her for Geoffrey?

This Andrea wasn’t the poor girl who could be bullied anymore–being a star gave her leverage.

Pearl.

When Geoffrey returned, all living room lights were off.

Only after switching them on did he spot Maureen’s purchases on the table, confirming her return.

Approaching the coffee table, he eyed three shopping bags containing clothing.

Geoffrey looked closer and realized they held men’s apparel.

His eyes darkened.

Maureen’s bedroom door stood

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the door open to find Maureen sitting on the balcony chaise in a pale, thin dress. Her hollow gaze fixed

by her silhouette against

corners of her eyes flushed red.

earlier. Saw you and your friends didn’t want

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nothing else, could you please

remained, studying her serene face. “You went shopping?

would lose her

“Thank you for agreeing about the contract. I picked up clothes

He hadn’t expected gifts.

she was lying, yet when

in the room, Geoffrey added, “Don’t take what you heard at

time he’d ever

feel any better. Her hands, hanging at her sides, tightened slightly before

know. I’m used

Used to it…

throat. He wanted to explain, but

repay you. Once you’ve resolved whatever’s bothering you,

how he left

in his own room, an intense discomfort settled in

wasn’t born of guilt,

indifference now stood in stark contrast to how she used to

When you

someone, it shows. When

eluded Geoffrey again. He sat on the balcony, his gaze drifting

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