Chapter 1173

Lionel took the teasing in stride and chuckled. "Elliot, you're right. Your words to me are like laws, each one a classic." He was fine with being scolded as long as his salary was not docked! Lionel suppressed his true feelings and smiled extra sweetly. Elliot gave him a piercing look. "Do you enjoy being scolded? Are you secretly a masochist?" Lionel quickly responded, "No, I just enjoy being scolded by you." Elliot felt a shiver down his spine and promptly urged Lionel to get back to work. "Don't dilly-dally. Get started on the push-ups, then move on to the handstands against the wall. Set your own time, as I won't be watching you." "Got it," Lionel replied cheerfully. "Elliot, don't worry, I'm as honest as they come. Even if you're not watching, I'll do it properly, and I promise not to slack off for a single second." Elliot glanced at Lionel. Even though he saw through his facade, he said nothing. Doing push-ups and handstands might be tiring for Lionel, but it