Chapter 783

I told myself that I shouldn't get confused and take this seriously. I shouldn't deceive myself. I hadn't forgotten how he admitted implicitly to Marie's questioning at dinner last night. He never denied that Cindy was his girlfriend. Cindy was the one he truly loved, the one he held dear and planned to marry. To him, I was just a passing flirtation. My breathing gradually steadied, and my wild heartbeat returned to a calm and rational state. I curved my lips into a polite and composed smile. "You've misunderstood, Mr. Harold." Bruce's eyes flashed with surprise. He raised an eyebrow slightly. "Misunderstood?" "Last time, you kindly warned me that Ernest was investigating me and advised me to be cautious. I took that advice to heart and kept my distance from him. I've been careful, but I didn't share these precautions with you, which might have led to some misunderstanding," I explained with a smile. "Although our relationship is purely professional, I appreciate your advice, Mr.