Chapter 31 Control Yourself, Mr. Faust

Jenny knew that Alec was talking to her, but how dare he use that tone and those interrogative words.

“So you can be with any man out there except for me? Answer me,” he demanded, his voice cold, bearing a trace of fury.

Jenny burst into laughter. She looked at Alec with interest. “Are you questioning me? Who are you to do that, exactly?”

Alec was silent.

“Is it because you’re so used to being the one in power? Is that why you’re so authoritative with everyone? What a pity. I’m not your underling; I don’t have to answer you.”

As she finished speaking, the elevator arrived. Jenny walked right in, not wishing to linger around Alec. However, he refused to let it go and went in after her.

Jenny kept a distance between herself and Alec. Neither of them spoke. The air around them was stifling.

when she thought the silence would accompany them home, Alec spoke. “I’m sorry. I sounded harsh, but I was only worried about you. Pearson is not all he seems. He has reasons for being

wants to get close to me. We’re basically strangers.” Before Alec could respond, she

not joking around.” He was serious.

your own business, Mr. Faust,” she said, smirking.

“Dr. Walter! I…”

off. The elevator plunged into darkness

She pressed the buttons, but there were no responses. She took out her phone and turned on the

is out!”

of this, she glanced at Alec, grumbling, Think, Mr.

not

out. She shone her flashlight at him. It was then that she realized his forehead was covered in sweat, and his

Was he afraid?

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