Chapter 673

North’s heartbeat sped up. Gerald’s unique scent almost overwhelmed her.

Gerald must have just showered because his hair was not dry yet. His damp locks brushed her cheek, setting her nerves aflame with every touch.

“If you were so curious, why didn’t you ask me directly?”

North’s mind had not recovered yet, so she replied, “Huh? What? Ask you about what?”

“Eleanor must have tried to confront Leon by now,” Gerald said. His tone was so certain, it was obviously not a wild guess. Then, he asked with that same sureness, “You ran into her, didn’t you?”

North finally recovered and nodded. “She said you and Leon were teaming up to sabotage her.”

“Heh.” Gerald suddenly chuckled before lowering his voice. “Do you think she’s telling the truth then, Mrs. Howard?”

North said nothing, her gaze darting here and there.

Gerald’s smile grew, his light gray eyes shining slightly. He was not surprised at all that North would find out the truth. “Looks like you’ve guessed it.

So, North stopped