Chapter 105

Anderson leaned back on the chair with his eyes closed. Behind him, Mayra massaged his temples gently with just the right strength. "What's so great about him? Why are you putting so much effort into helping him? "Mayra, I'm a businessman, not a philanthropist. There are so many sick people in Belchester. No matter how rich I am, you can't expect me to help all of them." Mayra paused. "That's not what I mean. Gordon is different to me." "How is he different?" Suddenly, Anderson's eyes popped open. Perhaps the alcohol made him lose his head for a moment, and he grabbed her hand. Losing her balance, Mayra fell sitting into his lap. The smell of alcohol on him seemed stronger to her now. Besides that, there was also the smell of cigarettes mixed with ladies' perfume. As Mayra stared into his stern eyes, she felt her chest tightening with nervousness. "I—" "You're still a student, Mayra. Are you telling me that you have a crush on Gordon?" "I…" Mayra couldn't utter a word. "Wha