Chapter 124

Right now, it felt like an insult. “Could it be that Mrs. Valentine has fallen for me?” He fixed his gaze was upon her, not wanting to miss any slight expression of her. Summer took a deep breath. With a bright smile, she answered, “You must be overthinking. We only take what we need in a trade.” His lips formed a straight line; he frowned, and there was immense coldness. Turning away, he strode into the bathroom. He took off his sweater and pants. He wore only his underwear and let warm water from the shower sprinkle over him from head to toe. But it did not take away his irritation. That irritation was queer, vague, and indescribable... In the room, Summer put the glass back on the table. Her lips curled as she sat quietly on the sofa. Sure enough, whoever reacted emotionally first would be the loser. After all, she could have overthought it. He didn’t have the slightest affection toward her. It was funny that she didn’t feel the slightest warmth but only coldness despite th