Noah had spent a long time in the world of business. Everything had gone smoothly for him thus far.

He had never been at a disadvantage.

Now, however, it only took Marisol one sentence to stump him. He was upset, but he couldn’t afford to offend the Templetons. Not only did he have to control his temper, but he had to compose himself. “I’m afraid Anderson will have to wait until time itself stops.”

She smiled faintly. “Such confidence! It’s no wonder you have such luck with the ladies. After all, the ladies you meet in your business proceedings must love how self-assured you are..”

Tough and seasoned people moved cautiously and struck quietly when they clashed with each other.

Was he supposed to not notice what she was implying?

However, he couldn’t afford to retort.

After all, she was merely spelling out the truth. He did play the field for a long time. He used to sleep with countless women and indulged himself in the thriftless and lascivious life. To him, that was the way t