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?

him genuinely like

her hips as she exited the office.

paths with Vera at

a smile with

her hands. “Eric, sorry

a warmth softened his usual icy

meal, and I happened to grab your favorite chicken st downstairs. How about we enjoy it

take a seat.”

on the

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, I worry you might end up with stomachaches

should be in class at this

remark hung in the air, creating

lowered slightly, carrying a trace of grievance. “I

“Let’s eat.”

with a bowl and a spoon in hand, ate with deliberate slowness. The

her thoughts, she finally vocalized what had

like we’re together, yet at the same time, it’s like we’re not really together. Why does it

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unchanged, with

addition.

that Eric

“What’s on your mind?”

you drop me off at school, we hardly ever share a meal like

was

one night, if she hadn’t unexpectedly started her period, staining her skirt wit blood, she wouldn’t have had the chance to call him and

Eric carried her out of the classroom.

you free this weekend? Can we go on a date? You

figure out the timing when the weekend comes.”

same

Vera had planned to watch a

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

the amusement park? I’ll wait

with a

company.

in to give a work update. Eric had a meeting in

left the company without disturbing

in reviewing a project document, accidentally nudged. the mouse on the desktop.

action roused the computer from its slumber, and the screen

a distant and contemplative look. Suddenly, his eyes turned icy.

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