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.

Lenard looked at Nancy with a complex expression. "Nancy,

a gesture of surrender. "Nope, I've already made one impulsive mistake in

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

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

for not being able to afford this place. What a piece of work! Without him, you'd be at the top by now." Lenard got more heated the more he spoke. "Nancy, you're better off without

tugging at her lips. "Lenard, don't worry. I've moved on, and I'm not looking back. Don't let someone like him ruin your mood." "And once I buy this villa, I

but still couldn't

slightly ajar door

poked his head in from outside, his eyes alight with excitement. "Nancy~ Can I come

overly sweet

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

you two check out the house. I'll, uh, go look at something else," he

For Nancy, Judson was all sweetness and light, but he could be ruthless with others. It was best

Nancy, looking both innocent and pitiful. "Nancy, was my voice that bad? Worse than anything Cyrus