Chapter 558


    Chapter 558


    As if under a petrifying spell Gary’s eyes widened, and he stood frozen in ce,pletely motionless.


    He couldn’t quite describe his current state of mind–there was embarrassment, anxiety, and a hint of


    joy and anticipation.


    Finally, he managed topose himsell, even though his smile still appeared somewhat rigid.


    “You can think of me as your father,” he said, his intense gaze fixed on Larissa,


    She disliked this kind of probing–either he acknowledged her or he didn’t. These covert hints made her


    feel repulsed. As a result her previous favorable impression of him had also dwindled.


    “No need.” She averted her gaze, giving him a casual smile. “But thank you for your advice.”


    He felt a bit disappointed at being rejected so bluntly, but he couldn’t show it too obviously, so he


    simplyughed it off. “I have to leave. have a conference callter.” He intentionally checked his


    wristwatch.


    She licked her lips and stood up with him. “I walk you out.”


    “it’s fine.” He stopped her. As he was just about to leave her office, he turned and said, “Don’t forget


    about dinner.”


    Larissa’s resolve wavered. She didn’t want to face Gary alone, wearing a deceitful mask, and engaging


    in superficial conversation. So, she called her assistant. “Do I have any important engagements


    tonight?”


    His answer left her disappointed, “No. Ms. Seymour.”


    “Are there any tasks that can be moved up to tonight?” She wasn’t ready to give up.


    The assistant tipped through the notebook and confidently stated, “No.”


    She hung up the phone in frustration.


    Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    She remained in a daze throughout the afternoon, frequently zoning out.


    The assistant couldn’t help but ask, “Are you alright? Should we go to the hospital?


    The mention of “hospital” sessfully snapped her back to reality. Her eyes suddenly brightened.


    “Yeah, I have a slight headache and


    need to go to the hospital.”


    She quickly saved all the files and shut down herputer.


    “There are no important engagements tonight, anyway,” she said while grabbing her bag and walking


    toward the exit. “If anythinges up, try to handle it yourself or go to the deputy, Only call me if you


    can’t resolve it.”


    The assistant nodded, but he was filled with doubt. He had noticed something was off with Larisa


    today. He had been by her side since the opening of the Winston Hotel in his mind, she was the most


    dedicated person he had ever known.


    She would have toughed out minor headaches or ailments like this in the past. She wouldn’t even take


    medicine, let alone go to the hospital. Even if she did go to the hospital, she would always prioritize


    work, asking him to give her regr updates. Now, she wouldn’t


    even let him call her.


    Therefore, as soon as Larissa left, he sneaked into the restroom and dialed a number.


    “Hello, Mr. Rogers. Are you avable? I have a situation.”


    It was rush hour when Larissa left, and the road in front of the hotel was congested with a sea of cars.


    She immediately dismissed the idea of driving and changed directions, heading toward the subway


    station a few hundred feet away.


    However, before she could take more than a few steps, a car parked in vacant space in front of the


    hotel suddenly started and rammed.