Chapter 1370

Oliver, of course, knew exactly what was going on. "Mr. Sunner, if my wife finds out that you brought Ms. Summer along, she won't let me off the hook," Oliver remarked, smiling. "Grace has set a strict rule. Female guests are not allowed in my office. If I break it, I'll probably be sleeping in the study tonight." Desmond Sunner chuckled. "With your status, surely you don't let the women at home control you." Oliver's smile remained, but his gaze turned colder. "I do." Desmond's laughter faltered, turning slightly awkward. "Well then, I'll come alone next time to keep you out of trouble." But by saying that there would be a next time, he had made his intention clear—his daughter, Melanie Sunner, would stay behind that day, giving her a chance to get closer to James. Oliver saw right through him and his little schemes. Maintaining his usual smooth composure, he replied, "Grace finishes her class soon. She'll come straight to my office afterward. If you two run into each othe