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?

like him genuinely like

as

crossed paths with Vera at

shared a smile with

hands. “Eric, sorry

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

grab your favorite chicken st

a seat.”

settled on the

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, I worry you might end up with

in class at this

the air,

Vera’s eyes lowered slightly, carrying a trace

“Let’s eat.”

The silence brought a subtle awkwardness, an uncomfortable vibe she couldn’t

her thoughts, she finally vocalized what had been weighing on her.

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

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remained unchanged, with their

addition.

often felt that Eric was

asked, “What’s on your mind?”

ever share a meal like we are right now. And… in

was a

that one night, if she hadn’t unexpectedly started her period, staining her skirt wit blood,

the only reason Eric carried her out of the

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

figure out the

same

had planned to watch a movie with him and then go shopping

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

we go to the amusement park? I’ll wait for you on

agreed with

company.

give a work update. Eric

left the company without disturbing

departed, Eric, engrossed in reviewing a project document, accidentally

roused the computer from its slumber, and the screen lit up, revealing

eyes

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