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.

at Nancy with a complex expression. "Nancy, could you ever be interested

Lenard was worried about and raised her hands in a gesture of surrender. "Nope,

Judson regains his memory and leaves, he was

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

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 top by now." Lenard got more heated the

I'm not looking back. Don't let someone like him ruin your mood." "And once I buy this villa, I won't have to worry about running

but still couldn't

then, the slightly ajar door creaked

eyes alight with excitement.

momentarily speechless. That overly sweet

but tease, "Judson, did you swallow a frog or something to sound like that?" Judson's

head. "Ahem, you two check out the house. I'll,

was going to mess with Judson! For Nancy, Judson was all sweetness and

up to Nancy, looking both innocent and pitiful. "Nancy, was my voice that