Chapter 171

I wasn't just flattering Cindy; it had been proven time and time again. She seemed satisfied with my words and smiled as she said, "Don't worry, Nance. I'll make sure to find time to talk to Bruce about our project." Just as I was about to thank Cindy, Bruce's abrupt voice cut in, "What do you need to talk to me about?" I looked up to see him standing at the entrance with a stern look. My heart skipped a beat as I was unsure how long he had been there or how much he had heard. Cindy smoothly stepped in and said, "Oh, it's nothing. Nance and I were just chatting." Bruce glanced at me before taking the shirt from Cindy's hands and said, "You should go back and get ready. We're leaving in an hour." She was surprised, and her gaze shifted between us before returning to Bruce as she asked, "Now?" "Yes." Bruce's response was decisive enough to bring a hint of red to Cindy's fair cheeks. Soon, that blush reached the corners of her eyes. She lightly bit her lip and nodded with her hea