Chapter 495

"I'm sorry, Wendy. I've caused you trouble again."

Despite Mrs. Walker's apparent kindness, I knew her true nature. She was ruthless and cunning, and her interest in Wendy was clear. I feared that she might try to manipulate or harm her.

"Jen, when you say 'trouble,' do you mean Mrs. Walker?" Wendy asked.

"Yes."

"Mrs. Walker is Luke's family. If anyone should apologize, it's him." Wendy nudged my arm. "Jen, you haven't started thinking you belong to Luke just because you're his assistant, have you?"

"By that logic, wouldn't all the women at JL Capital be 'his'?" I countered.

"The other girls aren't as self-aware as you, sweetie!" Wendy winked suggestively.

"Wendy, if you keep this up, I might start taking you seriously." I sat cross-legged on the bed, unconsciously fidgeting with the sheets. "Luke has someone he loves. If I fell for him, it'd be one-sided. You'd be the one comforting me if I got my heart broken!"

"Ever heard of 'love grows with time'? You're so sweet and lovely