Chapter 1441

Anna had only lied because she knew that Terence wouldn't be able to tell that she had her phone on her. But unfortunately, she forgot to set her phone on silent. She also didn't expect that someone would call her during this crucial moment. She felt unbearably awkward as she slipped her hand into her pocket and switched off her phone. "Ms. Nellson, I just want you to replace my phone. Don't tell me that the Nellson family can't afford it?" Terence said. "Do you have something against me? What do you stand to gain by ridiculing me this way?" Anna immediately shook her head and her hands. "It's not like that, Mr. Devereux! I just… I forgot that I put my own phone in my pocket. I really didn't bring your new phone with me!" Terence felt like there was a sliver of truth in her words, but he chose not to believe her. "No worries. It's just a phone. It's fine if you forgot it, Ms. Nellson. The truth is, I don't really need it anyway." He rose to his feet, looking as if he was ready to