Chapter 83

• Why was Gavin asking such a question? Was he…jealous? Liza quickly dismissed the thought. It couldn’t be. Gavin had never shown any sign of romantic interest in her. Perhaps it wasn’t about feelings at all, but rather a matter of pride. After all, no man would be comfortable seeing his wife—legal or otherwise—talking and laughing with another man so openly. Thinking about it this way, his reaction seemed almost…reasonable.
• Once she pieced things together, Liza decided it was best to ease the tension. Flashing a sweet, harmless smile, she said softly, “Why would you think that? I’m not close to Mr. Albert at all.”
• “Not close?” Gavin repeated, his tone light but clearly skeptical. He let out a low chuckle, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the steering wheel. “A few years ago, Stone Corporation sought a collaboration with Ruby Co. Do you know why she declined?”