Chapter 115
As evening fell and the city fights began to shine, the car stopped at a red light at the intersection, caught amidst the traffic
Perry glanced at the rearview mirror after stopping the car. Conrad sat in the backseat. His handsome face was expressionless. But upon observation, Perry noticed a cloud of tension hanging over him. Conrad’s furrowed brows suggested he was deeply preoccupied
closer
As Perry wondered what could be bothering his boss, his phone vibrated. Instinctively, he reached for it, only to realize it wasn’t his phone ringing.
Conrad picked up his phone. On the other end. Howard spoke first. “You weren’t serious just now, were you?”
Conrad pressed his fingers against his temple and turned to gaze out of the window. His voice was deep and indifferent. “If I were serious, do you think you could protect her?”
Howard said. “You scared her out of her wits. She’s still muttering about you wanting to kill her.”
“If she doesn’t learn her lesson, there will be a next time. Conrad’s eyes turned cold.
“Lily can be a little spoiled, but she doesn’t have bad intentions. She was egged on by others this time. I’ve already warned her not to hang out with those troublemakers. I’ll apologize on her behalf for this, Howard said.
Conrad replied flatly. “If there’s a next time, I won’t just scare her
There was a brief silence on the other end before Howard asked, “Don’t tell me you’re actually serious about that woman?
Without waiting for a response, Howard continued, I saw pictures of her on X. She’s not bad–looking. I didn’t expect you’d be into this type now. When are you going to introduce her to us? I’ll apologize to her personally when we meer”
There’s no need for that, Conrad responded coldly.
Howard was a little surprised, asking. “Just a fling?”
Soon after speaking. Howard recalled that he had asked a similar question.
last time
Conrad’s eyes carried a heavy and unshakable intensity. After a long pause, he finally gave a low and quiet “Mm”
After hanging up, the alluring face of the woman flashed in Conrad’s mind. Abruptly, he said. “To the hospital.
Perry had been heading toward Emberfall Heights. Upon hearing the new destination, he quickly turned at the next intersection.
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ME
In the corridor, Howard had just lowered his phone when Lily spoke smugly, “So, how was it, Howard? I told you Conrad wouldn’t like that woman!”
Howard shot her a cold glance. “Conrad doesn’t like you either
“He hasn’t given me a chance yet. How can you lay he doesn’t like me?” Lily said angrily.
“Lily, have you already forgotten what you just promised me? Howard’s expression darkened.
Lily pouted and said, “I said that if Conrad liked that woman and was serious about her, I’d back off. But you heard him yourself. It’s just a fling. He’s not going to marry her. I still have a chancel
Howard rubbed his temples in frustration. “Do you even know what a man means when he says it’s just a fling?”
It means it is a sexual relationship. I don’t care about that. As long as I’m the one he marries in the end, I’ll turn a blind
Lily replied, “Of course! H eye…”
“Lily Marrow” Howard cut her off, his face grim. “He isn’t the only man in the entire world? Why must you lower yourself like this for him?” Lilysed her lips and said, “Howard, haven’t you heard the saying?”
“What saying” asked Howard.
Lily explained, “When you meet someone extraordinary when you’re young, nothing will ever compare thereafter.
Lily’s eyes were red and puffy, but her tears had stopped. With stubborn determination, she declared, “Conrad is that person for me!*
