Chapter 862: A Façade of Harmony

The elegant smile on Mckenzie Hauk's face froze in that instant. She clearly had not expected Ethan Thubron to say such a thing, and for a moment she did not know how to respond. After that brief lapse, her gaze steadied and her poise returned. She set the teacup on the tea table, folded her hands, and rested them on her knees. Smiling at him, she said, "Mr. Thubron, I'm not quite sure what you mean." Her eyes settled on his face, observing without seeming abrupt or rude, yet carefully measuring,...