Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo novel Chapter 1909

Chapter 1909 Keep An Eye Out

“Nonsense! A wedding remains your top priority no matter what other obligations you have!” “Precisely because it’s a top priority is why we must take our time,” Maya responded firmly.

Rodney gazed at her, speechless with surprise. Why is she placing Wilbur on probation? Is the boy failing to satisfy his woman? There is no time to waste in securing our alliance with the Seet family!

“We know what to do, Dad,” said Wilbur quietly, leaving no room for negotiation. “You will be the first to know when we set the date.”

Rodney was not appeased to hear that. However, a hint of delight flashed across Janice’s eyes. Excellent! Don’t set the date! Plenty of time for another woman to swoop in and snatch Wilbur up!

“Maya is right,” she chimed in. “A wedding is no laughing matter. Their engagement counts as a period of time when they—”

Catching Rodney’s furious glare from across the table, Janice stopped talking abruptly as she did not want to offend Rodney, whose approval she sought to solidify her position within the Simpson family.

Without another word, she kept her gaze on her plate meekly. Maya was still disturbed to be addressed that way.

After dinner, Wilbur took Maya up to his study to discuss the matters within the company. After taking their seats, Wilbur glanced at the door before speaking. “Janice is awfully nice to you all of a sudden. I want you to be cautious around that woman. There must be a reason behind her friendliness.”

“I thought so too,” Maya agreed. “She was always fond of you, wasn’t she? So much so that she thinks of me as a threat. Today was the first time we sat down for a meal together without her hurling insults at me. Why is she being so nice?”

“To make you drop your guard, that’s why.” “I understand, Wilbur. I’ll keep an eye out for my safety.”

At that very moment, Janice, who had concocted an excuse to visit the study by offering to bring a tray of tea up to them overheard their conversation. Maya’s defensiveness will lead to a big problem. I need to gain her trust.