Chapter 67

I frowned, clearly displeased. I was about to speak when Rose suddenly burst into laughter. "Actually, it's not him flirting with me. It's me flirting with him!" As she said this, she linked her arm with mine and gave me a playful wink, leaving me momentarily stunned. Behind us, Adam looked dazed, but I could see a flicker of coldness and deep envy in his eyes. He had always aspired to be a kept man, hoping to use a wealthy woman to turn things around for the Ziegler family. Seeing me in this situation only fueled his jealousy. "Let's go eat," Rose said, pulling me along. "You're a woman. Aren't you worried that people might gossip about you?" I couldn't help but glance at her. "What kind of gossip?" Rose asked, feigning innocence. "Well, they'll say you're the one pursuing me. Given your status... aren't you worried about being ridiculed?" I responded immediately. "What's there to worry about? These days, men and women are equal. Why shouldn't a woman pursue a man? Besides, d