She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1168:

Kristian didn’t seem shocked when Gerard showed up. He just waved him inside and pointed to a chair.

Gerard’s heart raced, but he was determined to hold his ground at Shaw Group. “If I’ve slipped up anywhere, just let me know. If something’s wrong, I’d rather you say it straight.”

His boss’s plan to hire new assistants… Didn’t that mean his days were numbered?

Kristian was puzzled. “What are you getting at?”

Gerard took a deep breath and spilled his worry. “I saw your messages.” Kristian stayed cool, not thrown off by the sudden shift. “And? What’s on your mind?”

Gerard steadied himself. “I’m not looking to date anyone right now. I can still handle the assistant job as well as ever.”

Kristian’s voice was even, almost gentle. “You’re not getting any younger, you know.”

Gerard was about the same age as Kristian. It was only natural for them to want to settle down.

special and need time for a personal life, just say the word,” Kristian said kindly, always understanding about his team’s needs. “I’ll lighten your

the second. In a moment of panic, he blurted out, “Are you trying to

Kristian blinked. “What?”

his heart pounded.

stomach churned, he kept his face calm, like they were

brow creased, clearly thrown off

like a wake-up call—he’d gotten it

by my side for years, always reliable. Married or not, the assistant job

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Gerard hesitated. “Then why…”

laid-back and thoughtful, but he rarely poked into personal matters. He usually just approved

new assistants. Over the next couple of years, you’ll train them. That way,

struck a chord

paused, then nodded.