Chapter 142

• Audrey feigned surprise, covering her mouth in mock shock. “Oh, Miss Susanza, so you’re not originally from Li City? You grew up in the countryside…” She trailed off, as though catching herself mid-sentence. With a flustered expression, she quickly turned to Gavin and apologized. “I’m so sorry, Master Gu. I didn’t mean to suggest that Miss Susanzais lacking. I was just… surprised to learn about her background so suddenly.”
• For the first time since entering, Gavin’s gaze shifted toward Audrey, locking onto her with an unreadable intensity. Seeing this, Audrey’s cheeks flushed lightly, and she assumed her words had finally captured his attention. In her mind, she had succeeded in planting seeds of dissatisfaction in Gavin’s heart toward Liza.
• After all, how could a man like Gavin—a powerful, sophisticated leader—possibly accept someone with Liza’s background? Rumors claimed that their marriage happened because Liza forced him into it, using trickery at the Civil Affairs Bureau. Now that he was reminded of her humble origins, wouldn’t he begin to resent her?