Chapter 185

Neve sat stiffly in her chair, her mind blank. By the time she snapped out of it, Lloyd was already holding her hand, leading her to the floor-to-ceiling window and gently embracing her.

"I heard your grandmother isn't feeling well. Let's go see her together another day," Lloyd said softly.

Neve felt like she was dreaming. Whatever Lloyd said, she blushed and nodded shyly. "Okay, as you wish."

She was immersed in the beautiful dream woven by Lloyd, unaware of the calculations and disdain that flashed in his eyes.

"It's getting late. I'll have the driver take you back to school."

Just when Neve was fantasizing about spending the night with Lloyd, he shattered her dream with those words.

She looked at him, puzzled and full of questions.

Lloyd brushed her hair away from her forehead and said dotingly, "Be good, listen to me."

"Mm, I'll listen to you," Neve replied, unable to think of anything else to say. She was completely lost in Lloyd's tenderness.

As Lloyd's assistant escorte