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

hips as she

paths with Vera at

with her

hands. “Eric, sorry to

a warmth softened his usual icy facade as

I happened to grab

a seat.”

on the sofa.

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

should be in class

in the air,

eyes lowered slightly, carrying a trace

“Let’s eat.”

slowness. The silence brought a subtle awkwardness, an uncomfortable vibe she

her thoughts, she finally vocalized what had been

it’s like we’re not really together. Why does it fee!

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was a sense that everything remained unchanged, with their relationship as

addition.

often felt that Eric was avoiding

asked, “What’s on your mind?”

me off at school, we hardly ever share a meal like we are right

hands was a

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 ask him to

carried

a date? You didn’t

figure out the timing when the

same response from him.

watch a movie with him and

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

park? I’ll wait

with

company.

in to give a work update. Eric

left the company

departed, Eric, engrossed in reviewing a project document, accidentally nudged. the mouse

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

his eyes turned icy. He clicked the play button, and a familiar, nostalgic voice slowly resonated from the

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