Chapter 435 Insightful

Melody handed the documents on the coffee table to the staff member who came with her, giving a subtle glance to signal them to leave. Only then did she smile and say, "Theo, now that business is done, can't we talk about something else?" Theo sipped his coffee with furrowed brows and replied calmly, "What do you want to talk about?" Melody wanted to confess her feelings, but when she thought of how protective Theo was of Sierra and the way his eyes were filled with tenderness during the proposal at the banquet, she knew she'd only face rejection if she spoke up now. Recalling Gordon's words from before, she suppressed the surge of emotions and forced a bitter smile. "Theo, I was wrong before. I kept targeting Ms. Shaw because I was jealous of her for earning your love." Theo was slightly surprised—not by her feelings, but by the fact that she had openly admitted them. Seeing his reaction, she knew that her strategy of retreating to advance had worked. She continued, "I've liked y