Vincent gave a knowing smirk. “I know whether it’s just gossip or not.”
Claire: “…”
Know what, exactly?
You just want to “straighten” your son!
If word got out that the Chairman basically confirmed the rumor—it’d be over. Julian was already enough of a headache thanks to Daniel’s antics, and now the Chairman’s joining the chaos? Is she even allowed to survive this?
She gave Julian a desperate glance: please do something!
Julian brushed Daniel Allen’s hand off his shoulder, then moved to sit beside Claire.
That cold, distant look he wore since the beginning softened visibly. “Okay, joke’s over. She’s shy. Those office rumors have already made things tough for her. If this keeps going, she’ll probably quit.”
His voice was calm and reassuring, his gaze full of warmth
