FreeNovelChapter 958
Before Elena could retort, | continued, "I think all mothers would've taught their daughter manners at a very
young age. If one doesn't have manners, then I'm sure they don't have a mother either."
Those words hit Elena's sore point. She abruptly got u p from the sofa. "You're saying | don't have a mother,
Wanda Lane?"
| smiled slightly. "I was just saying, Ms. Mandez. Why did you assthat it's you?"
After a pause, | continued, "Honestly, | recognize your professionalism and capability, but as for other aspects, |
beg to differ. | believe in Theo's taste in women, and he probably agrees with me. If you're that confident, then |
can only wish you success in taking my place."
Elena's expression was beyond sullen. If it were not because we were in the company, she would have struck
me.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI looked at her with a smile. | had won this battle between us.
Elena knew that she could not win the argument and stopped pestering me. She turned around and stomped
away angrily.
Theo cback from his meeting and broughtout for lunch.
He picked a French restaurant that was decorated in a vintage style. As soon as we walked in, it immediately felt
like we had traveled back in time.
After ordering our meals, Theo looked atand asked, "What are your plans for this afternoon?"
| shook my head. "That hasn't crossed my mind yet."
Theo held my hand that was placed on the table and said apologetically, "I'm sorry I've been particularly busy
these days. | don't have much tto keep you company."
| helplessly smiled. "Have | ever gotten mad at you because you're busy at work?"
Theo smiled and said no more.
When the food was served, | thought it smelled really good and said, "This should be good."
"Have smore, then." Theo put a piece of meat on my plate.
This restaurant's food was indeed tasty and | ate a lot o fit.
After eating, we left the restaurant. Theo held my hand and said with a smile, "Let's take a stroll before going
back."
I nodded. "Good idea."
We walked hand in hand toward the street in front. It was noon, the twhen the streets were bustling with
energy and crowded with people. The place was filled with ceaseless laughter.
Theo looked atand said, "Don't let go of my hand."
"Okay."
| noticed the envious glances from passersby. Their envy stemmed from Theo. A man like him was definitely
every woman's dream.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhen | saw a young couple embracing each other, | looked up at Theo and said with a smile, "You haven't told
Cindy did not count. Theo never loved her.
We were walking in the crowd and he seemed to be afraid that | could not hear him, so he lowered his head to
whisper in my ear, "I've never experienced puppy love. You're my first love."
| looked skeptically at him. "I don't believe you."
Just his appearance alone must have attracted a lot of girls at school when he was a teenager.
Theo sighed gently. "I'm serious. Apart from doing my daily homework and going for other lessons, | had almost
no tto date."
His words were quite trustworthy. | thought about it and asked, "Have you ever had a crush on someone, then?"
"Of course,” Theo replied quickly.
| pursed my lips. "Who?"
Theo looked atwith a smile in his eyes. "You."
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| froze, my cheeks flushing a little.
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