Chapter 171
Kris felt a flicker of surprise, her heart racing slightly as she looked at the captivating man before her. His stoic expression remained unchanged, but the thought of him coming alone to find her, and now agreeing to her invitation, made her wonder: could it be that he was… actually interested in her?
Without waiting for her, Tony strode forward with his long legs, already heading toward the door. Kris quickly followed, not forgetting to nudge Myra’s shoulder hard as she passed. “Tsk. Don’t waste your time. I’m telling you; this man is mine! Myra, I know you’re also interested in him, but look at your current identity. I suggest you stop trying.”
Her words were sharp, and with that, she caught up to Tony as they walked toward the elevator together.
Myra slowly turned around, watching them. She noticed how their expressions had shifted, becoming lighter and more at ease. She could see Tony’s usual taut features softening. A tight pang of emotion gripped her chest. She had tried calling him twice, but he hadn’t responded to either call. His indifference stung.
After stepping out of the pantry, Myra was met by Tilly, who had just returned from her physical check-up. Tilly eagerly rushed into Myra’s office, her eyes wide with excitement. “I heard that Director Hart was here this morning. You’re having lunch together, right?”
Myra paused, the words coming out more quietly than intended. “He already has an appointment.”
“An appointment?” Tilly wasn’t surprised, knowing Tony’s schedule was always packed. But then, she leaned closer to Myra, her voice dropping. “Miss Stark, are you upset?”
Myra thought for a moment before responding, “If you had a boyfriend, and he had an ex-girlfriend he still dreamed about occasionally, would that upset you?”
Tilly immediately understood what had happened. She processed the situation, then asked cautiously, “Myra, you dreamed about your ex, and Dreamboat Tony found out, right? That’s why you’re upset with him?”
“I guess so…” Myra admitted, her voice reluctant. “I know I don’t love Sean anymore, but I can’t understand why I dreamed about him. I must have said something while I was sleeping. And today, he…”
Tilly nodded sympathetically. “I heard people talking outside, gossiping about Dreamboat Tony talking to that woman all morning and then going to lunch with her. At first, I didn’t believe it, but it seems true.”
Tilly rolled her eyes, but her tone softened. “Myra, I don’t know about anyone else, but if it were me, I’d be hurt, even if I didn’t show it. From what I can tell, Director Hart’s mind is complicated, and I can’t predict his next move. He probably just feels awkward. You should try to explain it to him. He’s not unreasonable. He’s been pursuing you for so long, so he can’t really be angry with you for something that wasn’t your fault.”
Myra felt a little more at ease after hearing Tilly’s words, but still, doubts lingered. “Do you really think so?”
Tilly gave her a conspiratorial smile. “Trust me. Men like Director Hart need to be coaxed sometimes, even if they don’t show it.”
Myra chuckled softly and nodded. “Thanks, Tilly. I won’t eat lunch with you today.”