The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 177

Nancy looked at Lenard, who wore a serious expression, with a mix of amusement and exasperation. "Who told you Michael has a thing for me?"

"I just guessed," Lenard replied with a shrug. "But hey, considering your talent, it's no surprise he'd be willing to cut his fees in half just to work with you."

Lenard shifted his tone, "But I've never seen Michael so generous. Plus, remember the charity auction? He was super helpful there too. I seriously think he's into you. I mean, come on, you're gorgeous and insanely talented!"

By the end, Lenard's voice was filled with concern.

Nancy, however, stayed composed. "No way. Michael and I are strictly business. If he really had feelings for me, he wouldn't charge for this apartment."

Lenard paused, acknowledging the truth. "Yeah... that's true."

Even though he didn't want to admit it, he knew Michael was wealthy enough to gift an apartment if he wanted to woo someone.

Nancy with a complex expression. "Nancy, could you ever

gesture of surrender. "Nope, I've already

memory and leaves, he was more her type than Michael

of relief. "I'm glad you're thinking straight. Michael's a great partner, and as long as you keep it professional, you'll

a piece of

I'm not looking back. Don't let someone like him ruin your mood." "And once I buy this

still couldn't let

the slightly ajar door

outside, his eyes alight with excitement.

was momentarily speechless. That overly sweet tone

or something to sound like that?" Judson's expression darkened, and he shot Lenard

quickly ducked his head. "Ahem, you two check out the house. I'll, uh, go

no way he was going to mess with Judson! For Nancy, Judson was all sweetness and light, but he could be ruthless with others.

pitiful. "Nancy, was my voice that bad? Worse than