Chapter 108

Laurence was an efficient man. He wasted no time with dinner arrangements with Jason.

Zoey didn’t know why he was so insistent to meet Jason. She was worried that he would investigate his background after the dinner.

She didn’t want to drag him into this mess. She felt guilty.

However, she also knew now was not the time to provoke Laurence. She had to play to his wishes and be obedient, just like he had told her to.

Zoey bit her lip. She threw caution to the wind, sidled closer to him, and climbed onto his lap with her arms around his neck.

Laurence was not affected by this at all. He just looked at her with slight amusement in his eyes. Her seduction was clumsy and unnatural.

Boldly, Zoey pressed her cheek against his and whispered into his ear, “Mr. Scott, let’s go back to Northwell as soon as you’re done with work. There’s no need to meet Mr. Lane.”

She smelt faintly of camellias.

Her skin was fair and smooth, while her reddened eyes begged for sympathy.

Laurence raised his hand an