Chapter 33

"Wasn't that you?" Avery turned to look at the executive chair, only to find another man sitting there.

Avery froze. "Mr. Ferrel?"

Lucian Ferrel was the Lavigne Corp.'s long-time business partner and Eason's good friend. He didn't visit the company often, but Avery had seen him from a distance a few times before and remembered him because of his striking appearance.

Had she just said all that to the wrong person? Did all her words go down the drain?

Eason, carrying some documents, looked like he had just returned from a meeting. His gaze fell on Avery's tear-filled eyes, and his heart tightened slightly.

He immediately turned to Lucian, his expression darkening. "Why did you bully her?"

Lucian raised his hands in mock surrender. "Hey, I didn't even say a word."

Eason looked to Avery for confirmation.

Avery, embarrassed, quickly explained, "Mr. Lavigne, he didn't bully me. I mistook him for you..."

Mistook him for me? Eason's tone softened unconsciously. "Were you looking for