Chapter 26

Zoey couldn't take jokes; she preferred to be serious about certain matters. Her pride was at stake, and she wanted to save it in front of Laurence.

"I didn't seduce anyone."

Her words were uttered solemnly. Laurence raised his eyebrow. He pressed his fingertips against her tender skin, leaving red marks with little effort.

He said lightly, "Tristan told me he likes you."

Zoey tried to find any signs of displeasure or concern on his face. Sadly, there was none. Laurence couldn't care less.

Lowering her head, Zoey muttered, "I don't really know him." Then, she continued while suppressing her unease. "Besides, Mr. Gray has many intimate relationships. He must have his eyes on countless others."

Laurence's thumb remained on her chin while his eyes bore into hers. There was an incomprehensible look in them.

"Not necessarily."

Zoey stopped talking. The model Tristan had brought with him was a different woman from the one she saw with him at the banquet last time. Clearly, he was a fickle m