Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo novel Chapter 428

Sofie took Lisa’s lessons to heart. I must learn to endure this and wait for opportunities to emerge.

Hence, she refused to take that slight personally as she started to laud praises upon the children instead.

Her measured response was well received by Russell.

“It’s good that you like them.”

Sofie smiled in satisfaction and thought about launching another round of compliments for the four kids.

It was at this moment when she heard Evan proclaim loudly, “I don’t need you to like them!”

Stunned, Sofie was at a loss for words.

The atmosphere soon turned awkward.

Then, Jonathan shot Evan a look.

Russell also reprimanded Evan for his choice of words.

Evan got to his feet, unable to contain the frustration that was mounting within him.

“Grandpa, Dad, I’ll head upstairs to check on the children.”

“Evan…”

Russell halted him in his tracks. “Your father and I will go to them. You shall keep Sofie company.”

With that, he gave Jonathan a look and the two of them made their exit.

Evan suddenly felt that his surrounding was stuffy. He was deliberate, in avoiding all sorts of eye contact with Sofie.

Sofie interlocked her fingers as she reminded herself of what her aunt had told her.

You must learn to withhold your own desires.Being too blatant about it would make others wary, causing you to detract from your purpose.

Hence, the first step in veiling her true intentions was to…

Sofie’s red lips curled into a smile. “Evan, I know that you are not fond of me. I’m only here at your grandfather’s request. Don’t worry about it. I swear that I won’t pester you as I have done before.”

Evan looked askance at her and wondered if she had truly reformed herself.

The doubt in his eyes was picked up by Sofie’s keen eyes.

She put on a laid-back demeanor. “You don’t believe me? What I’ve said is true. I’m currently seeing someone.”

With that, she unlocked the display on her cellphone screen and unreservedly showed him a photograph that she had prepared beforehand.

“See. That’s him. He may not be as good-looking as you are, but he treats me well.”

She was met with silence.

Evan took a glance at the photograph which featured Sofie at dinner with another man.

The man’s tasteful dressing caught his eye. Though Sofie’s beau may not have been exceptionally good-looking, he could still be considered much better than average.