Chapter 127

Chapter 127 I saw it instantly–a nine–square grid of strawberries. No caption, just a shy, smiling yellow circle... It was jarring, especially from Evan. What was he shy about?

Evan stood. To the office.” He left. Zach and I followed.

In the elevator, I watched his back. My perception of the CEO was limited. When he wasn’t cold... he was hilarious. And ruthless.

Zach was still fixated on the emoji, whispering, “CEO, you sent the wrong emoji. That’s a shy emoji. A girlish shy emoji.”

Evan’s expression was cold.“Oh? Probably a slip of the finger.”

My eyes widened.“?!?” No, you’re doing this on purpose! You... you... you...psycho!

Zach wanted to say something but stopped under Evan’s gaze. I felt like my soul was leaving my body. He really crazy.

Menu Zach and I were quiet on the way to the office. Evan’s Moments exploded. His post–strawberries and a shy emoji–was completely out of character. The comments and messages blew up. Especially from his siblings.“Bro, kidnapped? Type 1.“”Bro, dating? Type 2.““Bro, crazy? Type 3.“... Evan blocked and muted them.

At the Jones family home, Steve was about to leave when Vivian stopped him.“Our son is up to something.” Seeing her serious face, he panicked.“...What? Is he really with the Luo boy?”

“No, you idiot!” Vivian hit him, smiling.“Look! Strawberries. Only girls like that. And that emoji! I bet a girl made him post it. But your son... if he posted it, he likes her.”

“A girl is good!” Steve had been worried about his son.

“I wonder who she is... the one who called him?”

“Probably not her. It was Secretary Wen’s friend,” Steve said, then stopped. Vivian was sheltered; he hadn’t told her about his son’s injury. She knew I was his secretary and was open–minded, saying outsiders shouldn’t interfere; ability mattered. But if she knew he’d saved me, blocked Crowe Group’s loan... would she still be so open–minded? I was capable and had performed well;

being valued and helped wasn’t unusual. From Chen’s description, their relationship was professional. But the picture was from his apartment. The only woman around him was...

“What are you thinking?” Vivian nudged him.

Steve:“Nothing. Maybe we’re overthinking things.” “You mentioned Secretary Wen.”