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.

then, Lenard looked at Nancy with a complex expression. "Nancy, could you ever be interested in

of surrender. "Nope, I've already made one impulsive mistake in love; I'm not going

memory and leaves, he was more her type

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

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

felt a smirk of irony 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 won't have to worry about running into

still couldn't let

slightly

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

overly sweet

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

check out the house. I'll, uh,

all sweetness and light, but he could be ruthless

to Nancy, looking both innocent and pitiful. "Nancy,