Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1687

Sylvia let out a heavy sigh and leaned back helplessly in her office chair, giving Abriella a brief rundown of how Steve had come in for the interview.

Listening intently, Abriella rubbed her chin and paced back and forth across the room. "Tsk, tsk. If you ask me, he definitely has an ulterior motive." She dropped into a chair, her eyes sparkling with the thrill of gossip. "I really never expected a man as arrogant and conceited as him to actually lower his pride for you. Honestly, Sylvia, do you think he might actually be in love with you?"

Without a second of hesitation, Sylvia shook her head firmly. "Impossible. The man is far too scheming, and his mind is an absolute labyrinth. He calculates ten steps ahead for every one step he takes. Even if I can't figure out exactly what wicked plan he is brewing, I know for a fact it isn't love."

She reasoned that if he possessed even a shred of affection for her, he wouldn't have ruthlessly abandoned her on that desolate beach at the resort in Fiji. And right before the new year, he wouldn't have mercilessly shattered the Moore family, indirectly causing the death of her beloved grandfather. At the thought of her grandfather, it felt as though a knife was violently twisting in her heart.

Seeing the sheer agony drain the color from Sylvia's face, Abriella dropped her playful demeanor and nodded seriously. "That is true. He parades around acting like a devoted suitor, but no one knows what dark agenda is hiding beneath that handsome skin. But don't you worry, Sylvia." Reaching across the desk, Abriella grabbed her friend's ice cold fingers. "We are all entirely on your side. If you run into any trouble, absolutely do not try to shoulder it alone. Tell us immediately. Even if Mr. Carter and I can't fix it, we still have Emmy, right? Emmy is always reminding me and Mr. Carter to keep a close eye on your situation, so you have nothing to fear."

A wave of warmth washed over Sylvia's heart. She squeezed Abriella's hand back and offered a gentle nod. "I know, I am fine. I know what I am doing, and I am keeping my guard up around him. But setting personal feelings aside, he truly is a top tier lawyer. In the few days since he joined, he really has pinpointed several contractual loopholes and helped the company avoid numerous legal risks." Lowering her eyes, she looked at the land acquisition contract resting on her desk, her brows knotting together in deep conflict. "Forget it, the signing for this plot isn't scheduled until after the new year anyway. There is no rush to get it done today or tomorrow. I will just find a strictly professional excuse to hand it over to him in a few days."

Seeing that Sylvia had a handle on things, Abriella finally relaxed. Glancing at the calendar on her phone, she asked casually. "The new year is coming up soon. Where are you planning to spend the holidays this year? If you don't want to go back to your family, why not just celebrate with us?"

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