Chapter 574
Byran, looking a tad uneasy, said, âI was really tired from doing my homework this morning
so I went out for a walk to give my brain a bit of rest
âTired from doing homework?
Balfour, as if he heard a joke that wasn't funny, smirked and looked at him sternly, âYou didn't even get
With his head hanging low in embarrassment, Byran stuttered
Balfour, with a look of disappointment, stared at Byran, âGo back and do your homework right now By
become the least of your worries!â
âOh, got it Byran turned around, looking pretty mortified He didn't even dare sneak a glance at Ellinor
After Byran left, Ellinor saw that Balfour was still sitting at her desk, showing no signs of leaving
âMr. Howard, would you like some coffee? She said as she walked in, smiling.
Balfour looked at her with a serious and detached expression, âEllinor, what exactly are you trying to dc
Ellinor raised an eyebrow.
âMr. Howard, all I did was ask if you wanted some coffee What else could I possibly da?"
Balfour gave her a contemptuous look, âMs Mendoza, you're clearly just looking for opportunities right
Ellinor laughed.
âMr. Howard, you and Patricia truly are two peas in a pod. You both view me as someone desperate to I
Beg her to join the Howard family?
Balfour thought her delusions of grandeur were not only arrogant but also laughable. Beg her? That wc
Without a
word, he stared at Ellinorâs face for a moment, his gaze slowly drifting down to her belly, his eyes cold a
âEllinor, there are things I haven't explicitly said, but that doesn't mean I'm not aware. Things will event
Ellinor was taken aback, not fully understanding Balfour's words, but she could clearly feel his murdero
âMr. Howard, your words are too profound. I need to ponder over it
âMs. Mendoza, you're smart. I believe you'll find the right answer soon. It would be best not to disappoi
With that, Balfour gracefully stood up, not intending to stay in her office any longer.
As he walked past Ellinor, Balfour added. âYou were absent
without leave today, so you won't be receiving todayâs wages."
Ellinor fell silent
First, she was dragged out by Byran to help him buy a gift, and now her wages were docked by Balfour.
It was clear that she couldn't peacefully coexist with the Howard family and its members.
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