“How could I not? If you hadn’t caught me, I would’ve made a complete fool of myself.”
Harold’s gaze softened, eyes growing a shade darker. “What I mean is, people are getting the wrong idea about us. I wonder if that’s a bother for you.”
Danielle hesitated, unsure what he was really getting at.
Sensing her confusion, Harold let out a gentle chuckle. “Don’t worry about it. Let’s just focus on the competition for now.”
Danielle didn’t read too much into it. After all, he’d only helped her out of kindness. Nothing more.
“Mr. Chapman.” Millie approached with Alexander at her side, casting Danielle a sidelong, almost dismissive glance. “Is this you finally looking to settle down with the right person?”
Harold’s eyes darkened further. “Miss Fletcher, that’s not the kind of rumor you should be spreading.”
It was rude, after all, to stake a claim on anyone before the other party had so much as agreed.
Millie pressed on, “Well, if you really have such intentions, you’d better keep your eyes open. If the wrong sort of gossip gets around, the consequences won’t be good. You know how it is—men and women should keep their distance.”
Her words dripped with innuendo, making it clear she didn’t think much of Danielle.
Harold shot a cool glance at Alexander beside him. “Well, I’d hope my judgment is at least better than Mr. Davidson’s.”
Alexander arched an eyebrow, a faint, mocking smile playing at his lips. “Is that so?”
“Miss Crawford is an outstanding woman—remarkable, really.” Harold turned to Danielle, his voice warm and sincere. “Working with her, I’ve come to truly appreciate her unique charm.”
“We’re both single adults. What harm is there in that?”
Danielle’s heart skipped a beat; she looked up at him in shock.
There was a calm warmth in Harold’s eyes, as if he could carry the whole world’s troubles with ease.
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I'm already in chapter 432 ATM and I have the impression that the story is so slow. Daniele remains in the dark, her reputation is low and inexistent, her accomplishment and professional abilities are stiĺl hidden, her enemies are taking the joy in humiliatihg her. No evolution in the plot? Please don't stay long in this,readers might lose interest in the long run....
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The last chapter was too short. More pls. Thank you....
Lovin' this. More more pls!...