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 someone?

swayed her hips as

with Vera at

with her and

lunchbox in her hands. “Eric, sorry to disturb

his 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

a

on

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

should be in class at this

air, creating a

a trace

“Let’s eat.”

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

vocalized what

at the same time, it’s

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a sense that everything remained unchanged, with their relationship

addition.

often felt that Eric was avoiding

on your mind?”

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

holding hands was a rarity.

started her period, staining her skirt wit blood,

carried her out of the

this weekend? Can we go on a date? You

out the timing when the weekend comes.”

the same response from him.

had planned to watch a movie with him and then

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

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

with

company.

work update. Eric had

company

engrossed in reviewing a project document, accidentally

slumber, and the screen lit up, revealing an audio

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

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