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.

with a complex expression. "Nancy, could you ever

worried about and raised her hands in a gesture of surrender. "Nope, I've

Judson. Even if Judson regains his memory and leaves, he was more her type than Michael

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

getting one over on Cyrus. That jerk had the nerve to show up with Sarah and criticize you for not being able to afford this place. What a piece of work! Without him, you'd be at the

at her lips. "Lenard, don't worry. I've moved on, and I'm not looking back. Don't

still couldn't let it

slightly ajar door

excitement. "Nancy~ Can I come in and check out the bedroom with

momentarily speechless. That overly sweet tone was undoubtedly

a frog or something to sound like that?" Judson's expression darkened, and he shot Lenard a sharp look, his irritation barely

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

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

innocent and pitiful. "Nancy, was