Chapter 32

Kieran's words were particularly cutting. They attracted a lot of attention. People were glancing sideways at us, but he wasn't bothered in the least and continued to pester Sophia. "Pretty lady, with how gorgeous you are, it shouldn't be hard for you to find company. Why would you settle on a simp, of all people? "That said, you really should've chosen a loyal one, even if you are going for a simp. This punk here was simping for Layton Group's Deputy CEO before you. "The moment he noticed how uninterested she was, he found himself another target—that's you, honey. Don't be fooled!" I sneered and asked sarcastically, "The Zane family is facing bankruptcy, and yet you're still in the mood to spew nonsense here? Kieran, I didn't take you for a careless, thoughtless type." That was all it took to make Kieran's expression turn sour and drain the color from his face. Flustered, he pointed at me and shouted, "What did you say, punk? You are nothing but a lapdog to the Layton family.