Chapter 633

“I appreciate the offer, but I’ll pass,” Miley responded.

But Darryl kept harassing her.

Just then, a teasing male voice broke into their awkward standoff.

“Mr.

Payne, that’s not how you woo a lady.

You’ll scare her off.

”

Darryl pivoted and noticed Neville, promptly ceasing his troublesome behavior.

He approached Neville, greeting him with an ingratiating smile.

“Good evening, Mr.

Pierce.

”

Neville looked on impassively, offering no reply.

Darryl’s demeanor shifted to a more obsequious tone, contrasting his earlier abrasive attitude.

“About the project we discussed last time…”

Neville caught his drift.

His smile faded a bit.

Swirling his glass of red wine, he said, “If you leave now, I’ll consider it.

”

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Grasping the implication, Darryl grinned and retreated hastily.

Now, only Neville and Miley remained near the table.

Miley squinted, eyeing Neville cautiously.

Neville scoffed, “I just assisted you, and yet you haven’t thanked me.

Is such a look really necessary?”

Miley had no patience for banter.

She inquired bluntly, “Who exactly are you?”

Neville grinned.

“Considering I just helped you, couldn’t you be a bit more polite?”

Unfazed, Miley posed her question more directly.

“Are you Maverick or not?”

“No,” Neville responded candidly.

Even though Miley anticipated this reply, hearing it firsthand still stunned her.