Chapter 2942

...So he was aware, huh?

Watching as she looked the other way, Hanley sighed before saying, “…Layla and I are just friends… She’s been abroad this entire time, and she’s only back to extend her business. We’re just cooperating on some projects, you know?”

“…Friends, huh? That’s not what I heard from everyone on my way to the office… Apparently you two were made for each other.”

“…They said such things? This won’t do. Mr. Castell, go teach them a proper lesson…”

Gulping slightly, Mr. Castell then nodded before leaving… and once he was gone, Hanley looked at the angry woman before adding, “That aside… Are you jealous?”

“What- O-of course, I’m not! I hate jealousy the most, and don’t you dare try to change the subject!”

Chuckling in response, Hanley replied, “Hey, I haven’t stayed single because of her or anything… I just hadn’t found the right woman back then. That aside, I’m not sure if you’ve also heard about my foul mood this morning, but I’ve since calmed down…”

“…Lies.