Chapter 26 - Another Persuasion (18+)

Sheila burst out laughing.

“Haha, of course not, you silly!” Sheila defended his boss.

“He is not a person like that! He just has rough and hard exteriors. But inside, he is a good man,” added her with a serious note.

“He never laid his hands on women!” Sheila rejected her notion passionately.

It looked like Sheila was loyal to her boss, Alexander.

“Okay, if you say so.” Iris decided not to push this again and chose to believe Sheila.

“Now… I know that you feel confused. But… try to open your heart and see his actions. He is a man of the word.” The personal assistant gave her a piece of advice for Iris to ponder.

“And for the gossip trash out there, just pay no attention to that. It’s not worth it, and you only waste your time, and your energy, and ruin your sleep if you think about that.” Sheila took Iris's hands and squeezed them in sympathy.

Iris huffed.

Gone was her simple and peaceful life. But again, she lost their parents, the love of her life–these things should be ea