t? W

lled Amanda. “Isn’t it said that Mr. Laurence isn’t interested in women? H

’t even know this little bit of gossip in the soci

Amanda’s sleeve and act

Ms. Ratliff. However, she declined his proposal in favor of focusing on her studies, leading to some conflict between them. They haven’t been in contact for the past five years. But

th excitement in her eyes. “Oh my God

er throat, and her complexio

arrangement as lovers premature

else, why had he purchased her for a single

h her once, he forced her t

love with her, he went craz

ask Amanda where she heard the rumor when

Rosita, and several depart

de, “Mr. Laurence, Ms. Ratliff, we’ve reac

ssed in a luxurious suit and

his appearance stunningly beautiful, his bod

, blending elegance and indifference in o

lance, her heart suddenly tighten

Bernard slightly turn and ext

white hand was pl

le tighter, leadi

realization dawned upon her, elucidating why Bernard

to his first love. Not an exact replica, but th

was enough for Eleanor t

might have harbored some affection for her,

y as a re

swiftly followed by a torrent of pain

diately asked with concern, “Eleanor, wh

eannie wanted to continue asking, but

daring to look at them, her hand on

iff, this is the CEO’s office. The assistant

eryone, “Good morning, everyone. I’m you

sembling hers, Eleanor’

ard embracing her passionat

ate Bernard would always ca

erson he was calling wa

long nails digging into her fles

andoned by someone welled up in her heart, mak

ernard wholeheartedly just because of