Chapter 53
Chapter 53
Barbara studied Eliana carefully, as though trying to determine whether her concern was genuine or just an act
Eliana then lowered her head, pulled a piece of paper and a pen from her bag, wrote down her phone number, and fore the sheet off to hand it to Barbara. “If anything happens to Theodore, please call me, alright?”
Barbara didn’t take it. Instead, she responded coolly, “Spare me your fake concern. I take care of Theodore on my own
Lliana set the note on the nearby table and said with a polite nod, “Thanks”
With that, she turned and walked away without another word.
Barbara casta frosty glance at the note on the table, then swept it straight into the trash bin
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Just as Eliana was nearing the main gate, she saw a car pulling out of the driveway. It was Anthony. He brought the vehicle to a stop rolled the window down. “Hey, Eliana, are you heading out?”
Eliana nodded. “Yeah, And you?”
Anthony said with a smile. T’ve got plans with Alice. Where are you going? I can give you a ride.”
Upstairs on the second floor, Theodore stood behind the window, watching the scene unfold. His expression instantly turned cold and sharp.
Anthony really doesn’t miss a single opportunity to get close to her, Theodore thought bitterly.
He kept his gaze locked on Eliana, thinking if she dared to do something that would make him unhappy
A sudden chill ran through Eliana. She shivered slightly, feeling as if someone were watching her. But when she glanced around, she saw nothing.
Turning back to Anthony, she replied, “Thanks, but don’t bother. I’ve got my scooter.”
Anthony looked slightly disappointed. “You’re always this polite with me, I wonder when I can finally get to discuss my expectations for my engagement party”
Eliana paused for a second. In her attempts to maintain distance, she’d almost forgotten that Anthony was her biggest client and someone no on Starlight Media could afford to offend.
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In truth, if it weren’t for her status as Theodore’s wife, she would n
alone refuse him.
I never even have the standing to speak to someone like Anthony on equal footing, let
Realizing this, the nodded and replied, “Alright then, Thank you!
Standing by the window, Theodore saw Eliana reach out to open the passenger side door, Instinctively, his hand went to his pocket to grab his phone
Just then, he realized that he never even asked for her phone number.
Just like that, Eliana got into Anthony’s car. A surge of betrayal hit him square in the chest. Furious, he slammed a fist into the window
“Oh my!” At the doorway, Barbara couldn’t help but gasp, yet she quickly covered her mouth. However, it was too late.
She clutched the hem of her dress nervously and asked in a nervous tone, “Theodore, are you alright!”
At the sound of her voice, Theodore didn’t even turn his head but snapped, “Get lost.”
Barbara was unwilling to leave, but not wanting to be kicked out, she used Eliana as an excuse. “That woman asked me to look after you before she left.”
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Chapter 53
Hearing that, Theodore stiffened, and he thought, She left me in someone lue’s care and climbed into Anthony’s car. She really knows how to keep her
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