Chapter 558

As if under a petrifying spell Gary’s eyes widened, and he stood frozen in place, completely motionless.

He couldn’t quite describe his current state of mind–there was embarrassment, anxiety, and a hint of joy and anticipation.

Finally, he managed to compose himsell, even though his smile still appeared somewhat rigid.

“You can think of me as your father,” he said, his intense gaze fixed on Larissa, She disliked this kind of probing–either he acknowledged her or he didn’t. These covert hints made her feel repulsed. As a result her previous favorable impression of him had also dwindled.

“No need.” She averted her gaze, giving him a casual smile. “But thank you for your advice.”

He felt a bit disappointed at being rejected so bluntly, but he couldn’t show it too obviously, so he simply laughed it off. “I have to leave. have a conference call later.” He intentionally checked his wristwatch.

She licked her lips and stood up with him. “I walk you out.”

“it’s fine.” He stopped her. As he was just about to leave her office, he turned and said, “Don’t forget about dinner.”

Larissa’s resolve wavered. She didn’t want to face Gary alone, wearing a deceitful mask, and engaging in superficial conversation. So, she called her assistant. “Do I have any important engagements tonight?”

His answer left her disappointed, “No. Ms. Seymour.”

“Are there any tasks that can be moved up to tonight?” She wasn’t ready to give up.

The assistant tipped through the notebook and confidently stated, “No.”

She hung up the phone in frustration.

She remained in a daze throughout the afternoon, frequently zoning out.

The assistant couldn’t help but ask, “Are you alright? Should we go to the hospital?

The mention of “hospital” successfully snapped her back to reality. Her eyes suddenly brightened.

“Yeah, I have a slight headache and need to go to the hospital.”

She quickly saved all the files and shut down her computer.

“There are no important engagements tonight, anyway,” she said while grabbing her bag and walking toward the exit. “If anything comes up, try to handle it yourself or go to the deputy, Only call me if you can’t resolve it.”

The assistant nodded, but he was filled with doubt. He had noticed something was off with Larisa today. He had been by her side since the opening of the Winston Hotel in his mind, she was the most dedicated person he had ever known.

She would have toughed out minor headaches or ailments like this in the past. She wouldn’t even take medicine, let alone go to the hospital. Even if she did go to the hospital, she would always prioritize work, asking him to give her regular updates. Now, she wouldn’t even let him call her.

Therefore, as soon as Larissa left, he sneaked into the restroom and dialed a number.

“Hello, Mr. Rogers. Are you available? I have a situation.”

It was rush hour when Larissa left, and the road in front of the hotel was congested with a sea of cars.

She immediately dismissed the idea of driving and changed directions, heading toward the subway station a few hundred feet away.

However, before she could take more than a few steps, a car parked in vacant space in front of the hotel suddenly started and rammed.