Chapter 179

North was stunned for a second. “Y-Yes.”

Gerald lifted a brow. “It seems that the South family has decided to let you be in charge of the project?”

At the mention of the project, North finally recalled something. “Why aren’t you here?”

Gerald grinned.

North must only be asking this because she still thought that he was the heir of the South family.

Gerald did not disabuse her of that notion. “There’s been an accident, so I won’t be coming.”

North instinctively asked, “What accident? Is it serious?”

“I didn’t know you cared for me so much, Mrs. Howard,” Gerald said languidly. “Rather than worrying about me, you should probably worry about Eiger South. You might drive him to an early grave since you’re there to discuss the project.”

North’s throat tightened. She was annoyed when she said, “How could I drive anyone to an early grave? They’re the ones bullying me!”

Gerald chuckled. “Yes, right. They’re the ones bullying you.”

North was speechless. This way of comforting her was r