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Florence wasn’t naive. She grasped Jonathan’s implication, and her expression soured instantly.

“Looks like Mr. Lawson and Miss Angela are quite cozy. Quite the envy- inducing pair,” she quipped, though her smile for him remained in place.

Jonathan, upon hearing her remark, simply cast her a cool glance.

Upon seeing his attention, Florence delighted in his focus and swiftly seized the opportunity to speak further.

“But isn’t it too soon for you to say such things?”

It was evident to anyone that Florence Shelton was trying to downplay her intentions, with the emphasis clearly on her second statement.

And so, Jonathan’s icy gaze grew even colder.

“Not too soon.” As Jonathan spoke, Florence couldn’t help but shiver, sensing a sudden chill in the air.

“Heh heh…” Florence smiled nervously and attempted to speak again. “Mr. Lawson, you really are…”

“Don’t bother with pleasantries.” He cut her off and gave a piercing and warning gaze. “What do you want to discuss?”

Florence had tried every trick in the book to arrange a meeting with him.

Whether it was about work, collaboration, business, or even academics, she had tried them all.

But aside from their initial encounter when there was a clash between her

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associates and his company’s security, Jonathan hadn’t given her any opportunity to approach him.

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Even when she boldly mentioned marriage during their first meeting, he remained unmoved.

To him, she was just another stranger.

The only thing that made her stand out was perhaps her connection to the Shelton Family.

It was because of his position that he didn’t order someone to throw her out despite her repeated appearances before him.

“What is it that you wish to discuss?” Florence Shelton rubbed her arms, ignoring the creeping fear in her heart, and put on a confident smile as she haughtily remarked, “Naturally, we should focus on matters of mutual interest.”

anger in his voice. If his warning glare could materialize, she would have

fear began to gnaw at her. Yet, strangely enough,

him, it was this feeling. that ignited her interest in him!

man utterly captivated her. She was completely enamored.

he didn’t acknowledge her and said calmly, “Since there’s nothing more to discuss, there’s no need for us to dine together.”

and sensing

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car and said, “Mr. Lawson, please don’t

inconspicuous, he couldn’t help

understanding, he didn’t dare

he turned his attention

his intention; he was giving her the respect to make the decision.

influence

keep her from getting involved with Jonathan again was to take

only a

she simply shook her

understood her signal and remained composed, though Florence seemed

her head, Florence assumed she didn’t want to join them for the meal,

she spoke to them, “Mr. Lawson, you’re not afraid, are

Or perhaps, Miss Angela, you’re

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mind openly, and with this remark, she felt a sense of relief. Previously, she had only acted agreeably to impress Jonathan. Hence, she suppressed her

paid no heed to her words and dismissed them like background noise. But she keenly observed that Jonathan was growing

as she swiftly clasped his hand while her other hand moved to gently stroke his

caress.

touch, and his gaze dropped to meet her concerned

Florence’s schemes involving

he might have shrugged it off. But when Angela was involved, he couldn’t simply overlook

was warm and reassuring as she replied, “I’m not

her composed exterior, she fretted over his emotions.

just one glance, he could discern her worry. His tone remained composed yet

suppress a smile at his

Their hushed conversation was beyond her reach. She gritted her teeth in frustration and glared at Angela,

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