Chapter 102 I Have a Group Picture
After playing a few rounds of cards, Courtney’s ‘comrade’, who sat across from her, quickly understood what she meant. “A two.”
Courtney’s gaze brightened as she was eager to make a move with the only card she had in her hand.
A deep and rumbling voice spoke, “King.” Alexander appeared calm when he looked at her. “It’s your turn.”
While suppressing the uneasy feeling that she had, she smiled before answering tersely, “No.” He used a King to suppress a two; he obviously knows the cards I’m playing! He is doing this deliberately!
Later, the situation continued for a few rounds and she was unable to play a single card despite having a good hand—as a result of him intercepting all the cards that she had.
“Yay! We won again! Sir, you are awesome. The young woman, who partnered with Alexander, looked about 18 to 19 years old and she seemed like a university student. She sounded especially eager while addressing him as ‘Sir’. On the other hand, although the other young woman was partnered with Courtney, the former swiftly shifted her focus on him.
In fact, they were only serious during the first game because in the succeeding rounds, the two young women took turns to learn more about his age and work. Both of them were beating around the bush to invade his privacy by acting cute.
Courtney was rendered speechless as she watched the girls after a few rounds. Then, she tossed her cards while announcing, “Forget it; I’m not playing anymore.”
The two young women were more than happy to stop playing and they immediately surrounded Alexander to press him about further private matters. “Sir, you are already 31 years old. Are you married?”
Upon hearing that, Courtney felt her heart sinking and she felt upset. I am right here. Haven’t these two young women ever considered the possibility that I might be his girlfriend or wife? Are they deliberately ignoring me? Nevertheless, she could not help but pay attention to his response despite her frustration.
He leaned against the back of his seat before he calmly answered them, “My son is 5 years old this year.”
The two young women were stunned into silence when they heard that.
child. Unfortunately, it seemed like they were completely unfazed; instead, their eyes
child! Sir,
I’m sure your son must be adorable
phone out of her pocket. “His photos are with me. Let me show it to
and one of them immediately asked, “Miss, isn’t he your employer? Why would you have a picture of his
her boss’ son? Not only do I have a picture of his son, I even have a group picture of us at Maldives as
“Oh, you are both a couple!” One of them chuckled as
her eyes, Courtney caught a glimpse of Alexander’s relaxed expression as if he was merely an onlooker. He weighed his options before he swiftly
girls nodded
reality is much more complicated than studying. Things aren’t usually what they seem
“Huh?”
a long and thoughtful look. “We are not
glances. After a pause, they seemed to have realized what she meant because
the rain continued
with a mysterious expression. In fact, it was impossible to tell what he
her head while explaining, “I’m not trying to stop your luck with the ladies. It’s just that I feel these two young women are underage. They can’t possibly be suited as Jordan’s
“So, are you the one making up the unwritten rules within the office?” There is clearly a double meaning in what she has said. Even a fool is
was referring to myself.” Courtney seemed calm when she further explained herself.
kept quiet for
She was feeling uneasy because he was staring
straightened his sitting posture while he placed his hands on the table and interlaced his fingers. Then, he slightly leaned forward as his exquisite face came into a much
by his actions and
met before
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