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

her hips as she exited

paths with Vera at the

a smile with her and

her hands. “Eric, sorry to disturb

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

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

take a seat.”

on the sofa.

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

be in class at this hour.”

air, creating

spoon, Vera’s eyes lowered slightly, carrying a trace of grievance. “I just

“Let’s eat.”

spoon in hand, ate with deliberate slowness. The silence brought a subtle awkwardness, an

thoughts, she finally vocalized

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

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remained unchanged,

addition.

that Eric was avoiding

on

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

was a

skirt wit blood, she wouldn’t have had

carried her

weekend? Can we go on a

figure out the timing

the same

to watch a movie with him and then

ultimately, he didn’t show

to the amusement park? I’ll wait for you on Friday after school.”

with a

company.

work update. Eric

the company without

project document, accidentally nudged. the mouse on the desktop.

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

his eyes turned icy. He clicked the play button, and a familiar, nostalgic

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