Chapter 144

He turned away abruptly. His pitch-black, fear-inducing gaze landed on her. His tone was extremely icy when he spoke, “Secretary Lawrence, you’re overstepping again.” No matter how he and Sharon were, it was not her place to chime in.

The way he addressed her as ‘Secretary Lawrence’ made Rebecca remember that night at the hotel when she confessed her feelings for him but he harshly shoved her away!

Her face paled. She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms.

Simon did not say anything more to her. He walked past her, not once glancing at her.

He only thought about how he did not want to dance the opening dance later with Rebecca.

Under Eugene’s instruction, Sharon danced with him. Coming off the dance floor, her palms were full of sweat. It was unsure if it was because she was too nervous or because it was hot.

“See. I told you you’d definitely dance well.” Eugene saw her sweating prettily and could not help smiling. He took out a handkerchief he brought with him and