However, Danielle was not pleased about it. “I never intend to catch your attention nor get too close to you. After today, there won’t be any more dealings between us. So, from now on, Mr. Burt, please–”It annoyed him that she called him “Mr. Burt”, so he interrupted her.“Stop calling me ‘Mr. Burt
Although Danielle’s brain was already a pile of mush, some thoughts still came to mind.For example, they were in a car, and she knew she should not be doing that.Another example was that it was obvious Karl had taken advantage of her that night because it was her first time.At the thought of that
‘More like see you never! Hmph!’The next morning, Danielle made herself a simple breakfast before going out the door.The moment she stepped out of her building, she saw Karl.He was dressed in a suit and holding a bouquet of fresh flowers. There was also a smile on his face as he looked at her.Sh
Danielle thought that Karl would continue bothering her after what he said.Yet, strangely enough, he did not turn up for a whole week.As for her, she was happy and carefree.Her life seemed to have returned to its old days.However, only she knew that something was different.The morning of her th
Karl walked up to her, offering her the flowers. “Congratulations on completing your thesis defense.”She reached out and took the flowers from him. “Thank you.”“Why are you so lifeless? Did it not go well? You don’t like someone who’d mess up, though.”Trying her best to control her emotions, she
Karl raised his eyebrows in surprise. It turned out that the bold person who messed with her was the Grays’ daughter-in-law, whose eyes seemed to be growing out of her ass.“If I were replaced because my grades weren’t good or I wasn’t capable, I’d admit it. But the situation now baffles me as to wh
Danielle looked at Karl in shock.After a long moment, she said, upset, “You investigated me.”“A little bit.”“W-Why did you do that? Why did you investigate me?”“Because you have too many secrets, and I was really curious.” He smiled. “Look at you now. You’re just like a puffed-up little hedgehog
When she got to the cat cafe, she looked inside.Max had arrived and was sitting by the window.Sitting opposite him was Rochelle, who looked happy.She was smiling as she told him about something.However, Max’s face remained serious, his gaze trained outside the window.The moment Danielle appeare