Chapter 958

Before Elena could retort, I 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 I don't have a

mother, Wanda Lane?"

I smiled slightly. "I was just saying, Ms. Mandez. Why did you assume that it’s you?"

After a pause, I continued, "Honestly, I recognize your professionalism and capability, but as for

other aspects, I beg to differ. I believe in Theo's taste in women, and he probably agrees with me. If

you're that confident, then I 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.

I looked at her with a smile. I 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 came back from his meeting and brought me out 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 at me and asked, "What are your plans for this afternoon?"

I 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. I don't have much time to keep you company."

I helplessly smiled. "Have I ever gotten mad at you because you’re busy at work?"

Theo smiled and said no more.

When the food was served, I thought it smelled really good and said, "This should be good."

"Have some more, then." Theo put a piece of meat on m y plate.

This restaurant's food was indeed tasty and I 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 time when the streets were

bustling with energy and crowded with people. The place was filled with ceaseless laughter.

Theo looked at me and said, "Don't let go of my hand."

"Okay."

I noticed the envious glances from passersby. Their envy stemmed from Theo. A man like him was

definitely every woman’s dream.

When I saw a young couple embracing each other, I looked up at Theo and said with a smile, "You

haven't told me about your puppy love."

Cindy did not count. Theo never loved her.

We were walking in the crowd and he seemed to be afraid that I 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."

I 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, I

had almost no time to date."

His words were quite trustworthy. I thought about it and asked, "Have you ever had a crush on

someone, then?"

"Of course,” Theo replied quickly.

I pursed my lips. "Who?"

Theo looked at me with a smile in his eyes. "You."

I froze, my cheeks flushing a little.