Chapter 190 Are You Really Listening?

At first glance, her disguised appearance could easily be mistaken for that of the leading lady in a high-end club.

Her hairstyle reminded Will of the popular hair accessories from over a decade ago in dance halls, and her earrings were sparkling emerald jewels.

The ladies’ watch on her hand, adorned with the most expensive diamonds, was valued at over two million dollars.

But for Will, all this wealth barely held any meaning.

Elsie approached, leaning against Eric’s body, her voice alluring and seductive, “It seem set his sights on your girlfriend! You better be careful.”

Eric, with a cool gaze, pulled her hand away from his chest, creating distance between th

Just at that moment, the office door swung open.

“Come in.”

Eric turned around abruptly, and a hint of a shattered expression appeared on Elsie’s face.

Entering the room was Gavin.

Gavin reported, “Ms. Vera is here.”

“Let her in.”

“Understood.”

Elsie felt the gaze upon her, and a bold smile lifted her red lips. “What’s this? Are we such an old pair that my presence is unbearable?”

He remained silent, and Elsie chuckled, saying, “Eric, I used to wonder what kind of person could capture your affection.”

“You can deceive Will, but you can’t deceive me…”

Vera?

Who knew if she was just a pawn to him?

Even the person closest to him could be manipulated.

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Someone like him truly had no heart.

Elsie was also curious about who could make him willingly descend from his pedestal disregard everything. Who would that person be?

someone like him genuinely like

swayed her hips as she exited the office.

with Vera at

shared a smile with her

held a lunchbox in her hands. “Eric,

this time, a warmth softened his usual icy facade as at Vera. “What

I happened to grab

take a

on

opposite spot, unveiling a few dishes Eric frequently indulged in at ho As she set them out, she commented, “It might not match up to home-cooked perfection. Sharon’s gone, and you rarely make it home for meals. Considering your sensitive stomach,

in class at this

remark hung in the air, creating a tense stillness.

a trace of grievance. “I just

“Let’s eat.”

with deliberate slowness. The silence brought a subtle awkwardness,

finally vocalized what had been weighing on her.

together, yet at the same time, it’s like

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remained unchanged, with their relationship

addition.

that Eric was

“What’s on your mind?”

you drop me off at school, we hardly ever share a meal like we are right now. And… in the

holding hands was a rarity.

staining her skirt wit blood, she wouldn’t have had the

Eric carried her out of

free this weekend? Can we go on a date? You didn’t even spend

understand. We’ll figure out the timing when

same

Valentine’s Day, Vera had planned to watch a movie with him and then go

but ultimately, he didn’t show up. He was working overtime

amusement park? I’ll

with a

company.

a work update. Eric

the company without

reviewing a project document, accidentally nudged.

its slumber, and the screen lit up, revealing an

distant and contemplative look. Suddenly, his eyes turned icy. He clicked the play button, and a familiar, nostalgic voice

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