Chapter 1242:

“Yes.”

She responded readily to his questions. Her candor made it difficult for Merrick to divert his gaze.

“I also attended Warrington University, but I graduated two years ahead of you.”

Laney noticed his persistent stare and felt a twinge of shyness.

“Sir, please go about your business. Cliff will be here shortly. Thank you for the flowers and the use of your phone.”

The mention of Cliff gave Merrick another topic of conversation.

“Mr. Hopkins was collaborating on a project with my father.”

Despite the business context, the mention of Cliff stirred emotions within Laney.

As they conversed, Laney, feeling Merrick’s gaze still on her, said, “Mr. Acosta, is there something on my face?” He had been looking at her intently.

address him so formally. Merrick responded

he might have embarrassed her, Merrick

strikingly beautiful. Actually, there’s a flower petal in your hair, which drew

instinctively reached up

the bright rose petal

Cliff turned the corner and

Cliff’s expression darkened instantly.

question caught both

your story

Merrick responded with

“Mr. Hopkins.”

to part ways with

“My ride has arrived.”

acknowledged her with a nod. He then asked, “When is your next performance? Will you

was about to name her theater when Cliff interjected, “Laney, my

cold, bordering

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