Chapter 470

Rowan seemed to see through my thoughts and subtly steered the conversation. "I can understand that you might not be in the best of spirits tonight, Ms. Wiley. After all, it's hard to come to terms with encountering your ex and their current partner, especially in such a setting." I froze for a moment, then smiled wryly and shook my head. "Mr. Ellard, you've misunderstood. Mr. Grayson and I were just ex-classmates. And now, we're only business partners." "Don't lie to me." Rowan chuckled softly. His gaze locked with mine. "You're not very good at it. The words Mr. Grayson said to you on the balcony tonight certainly didn't sound like something one would say to a mere business partner." A chill ran through me as I suddenly remembered that Rowan had indeed been there. Had he heard everything? "Oh, by the way," Rowan said casually, "since Mr. Grayson and you are not in a relationship, may I ask if you have any interest in me?" My pupils contracted, and I almost choked on my br