Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 155

Chapter 155 Oblivious To Her Feelings

“Gary, if you wish to date, I—” Riley stammered, too embarrassed to complete her sentence. “I—”

Gary found her really strange. “What’s your problem? Are you feeling unwell? I can approve a one-day leave for you. Otherwise, I could ask Howard to take you to the hospital.”

Is he stupid? She stared resentfully at him and said, “You’re a blockhead!”

Having said that, she dashed out of the room right away. When she bumped into Xander, who was completely clueless as to what happened, she shoved him aside and made off without any explanation.

Gary was baffled. Seeing Xander still standing at the doorway, he raised his voice and said, “Why aren’t you entering if you’re here? Are you fond of eavesdropping now?”

Xander entered the room, shrugging his shoulders. He smiled. “Gary, it seems you’re having great luck with the ladies. Riley waited this long to confess to you. It’s not an easy feat.”

Gary glared at him. “Stop spouting nonsense,” he chided. “Riley only sees me as a senior. Don’t make up baseless rumors and spoil her reputation.”

Xander couldn’t help but feel sad for Riley.

Gary was undoubtedly oblivious when it came to relationship matters. Otherwise, why would a wealthy man in his thirties not have a single girlfriend? It wasn’t because he didn’t have charm but because of his insensitivity.

As long as men had some spare cash, their looks didn’t matter. The women would convince themselves to accept the man as long as they were being financially supported. They would then brag about how strong their love was. But in the end, they themselves wouldn’t know for sure whether they truly loved the man or their money.

“Gary, if Riley were to hear you say this, she’ll cry to her death.” Xander shook his head.

Gary scratched his head in confusion. “Why are you talking about Riley again? We are purely co-workers. She entered the company at eighteen years old and is considered the youngest in here. Everyone’s used to doting her. I, too, treat her like my biological sister.”

Xander pulled out a chair and took a seat. He asked, “Riley came all the way to your office. Are you telling me you really have no idea of her intentions?”

Gary still couldn’t catch the gist of it. “Does she have someone she likes?”

Xander slapped a hand against his forehead, speechless. “When it comes to the management of the company, I deeply admire you. After all, if it weren’t for you, the company wouldn’t have made so much progress this rapidly and our wages wouldn’t have continuously increased. However, when it comes to relationship matters, you’re a real blockhead,” he said bluntly.

Gary threw the pen in his hand in Xander’s direction. “Xander Erikson, you little rascal. You dare to speak to me this way? I’ve selected three missions for you. You better get working!”

Xander’s expression turned disgruntled in an instant. “Gary, my dear boss, you can’t do that to me! I’ve been going on consecutive missions the last month. Every mission was also perfectly executed. As a boss, you can’t be this inhumane!”

“Oh? So you’re aware I am the boss. Since you offended me, this is your consequence,” Gary said unsparingly.

Xander groaned, “You sure are a sly fox. If anyone were to call you an honest person in the future, I’ll be sure to give them a good beating.”

Gary stretched out a hand, and Xander immediately placed the pen the former threw back onto his palm.

“Go back to work.” Gary waved his hand like he was shooing off a housefly.

Instead of leaving, Xander stood up and leaned forward, his whole body almost spanning the entire desk.

Gary looked at him in alarm. “What the hell is the meaning of this?”

“Gary, be honest. The two beautiful women you brought along earlier; are you interested in one of them?” Xander asked.

Gary looked at him calmly and answered his question with another question. “Why are you asking?”

Xander was a man after all. He looked at Gary intently and said, “Don’t you understand? This is the first time you have personally received a female client. On top of that, you even called for Riley, Howard, and me. If you weren’t interested in their beauty, why would you be so diligent? At first, I guessed that you liked Ms. Amelia. But it’s too bad that she’s pregnant. However, Tiffany is not too shabby either. She’s a looker and has a nice figure. Although she’s not as good as Ms. Amelia, she’s still gorgeous. The problem is, you’re too uncouth. I’m not sure if a delicate beauty like her would take a fancy toward you.”

Gary glared at him. “How am I uncouth? I have money, cars, and houses. I have everything that most men work so hard for. What’s a woman got to be unsatisfied about?”

Unsure if he was bold or simply stupid, Xander said, “Oh please! If it were a gold digger, perhaps she would be attracted to what you own. But Amelia and Tiffany Winters aren’t that types of women.”