Mr. CEO, You're Just A Substitute

Warned by Florence, Lily did not dare to grunt secretly anymore.

Yet, she still rolled her eyes upward with disdain when she walked past Starry.

Wyatt noticed it and asked smilingly, "Is there anything wrong with your eyes, Ms. Pearson?"

Wyatt's words claimed everyone's attention and the Pearsons turned around to stare at Lily.

Lily's face fell and turned pale. She eyed Wyatt and faked a smile embarrassedly, "I am fine. I just had an itch in my eyes."

Then, she rubbed her eyes.

Starry smiled and said, "Ms. Pearson, maybe you'd better see a doctor. I thought there was a cramp in your eyes."

Florence and old Mrs. Pearson could figure everything out through Starry's words.

Florence's face fell too. She scolded, "If there is anything wrong with your eyes, you should stay at home instead of coming here."

Lily now hated Starry and Wyatt more. However, knowing that Florence was angry, she did not dare to retort and could only lower her head down quietly.

Old Mrs. Pearson said, "Yes. You should see a doctor if there is anything wrong with your eyes."

Then, old Mrs. Pearson marched ahead.

Florence held Lily's hand and led Lily to go with her.

Filip followed at the back. His eyes darkened when he saw Starry's smile and that Wyatt was staring at her. He paused for a while before he walked to catch up with the other Pearsons. After the Pearsons left, Starry said, "Mr. Mathews, shall we go?"

Then, she walked out of the restaurant.

Wyatt reached out for her umbrella and said, "Let me hold it, Ms. Bradley."

Starry glanced at him and nodded, "Fine. Thanks, Mr. Mathews."

"Not a big deal. I should thank you for driving me home."

His lips were pulled up. Once outside the restaurant, he opened the umbrella.

The black umbrella was raised high in the air to shelter them from the falling snowflakes.

Florence had just gotten in the car when she saw Wyatt and Starry walking under the same umbrella through the window. She found this scenery quite familiar, "Are they the couple you took pictures of?" At Florence's words, Lily also looked through the window.

The familiar figures upset Lily. She grunted coldly, "Bitch couple!"

"What did you say?"

Florence tilted her head to glowered at Lily coldly, which startled Lily. Lily shivered, "Nothing, mom."

Sitting in the front of the car, Filip heard the conversation between Florence and Lily.

He could see the so-called well-matched couple under the black umbrella walking towards their car through the windshield.

Soon, Starry got in the car, and after that, Wyatt folded the umbrella and sat on the front passenger seat.

After scolding Lily, Florence found that Filip had not started the car, so she asked, "Filip, what's wrong?"

"Nothing special."

Filip responded and revved the engine.

Starry was a good driver. When the car stopped slowly and steadily in front of a red traffic light, he complimented, "You drive so well, Ms. Bradley."

Starry tilted her head to look at him with a light smile, "Thanks, I have had the license for so many years."

Although she got her license at 18 years old, she had been a real driver for only more than 2 years.

"I can see it."

The green light was on soon. Starry collected her eyes and revved the engine again.

Wyatt lapsed into silence and busied himself with texting.

20 minutes later, they arrived at Wyatt's apartment.

Starry looked at him and said, "Mr. Mathews, we are here. I won't go upstairs to bother you any longer. Thanks for the lunch."

Wyatt unfastened the seatbelt, "Only Moon' will be released next month. Ms. Bradley, will you present the variety show next week?"

Only Moon Can Tell will be on the screen next month. In order to attract more audiences, the filming group was to present a variety show and Starry was also invited since she was the main editor. However, Starry did not like to take part in those activities which would expose her to the whole public. She shook her head smilingly, "No. I will begin my new book next month."

"What a great pity."

Then, Wyatt opened the door and got out of the car without other questions, "I will get in after you leave. Thanks, Ms. Bradley. Be careful when you drive." "See you next time."

Starry bid a farewell and then, after Wyatt entered his apartment, backed her car to the main road and then left.

On the way back to her villa, Starry first drove to a supermarket to buy some cake materials.

It had been a long time since she had her last cake. Therefore, she had a sudden appetite for it and decided to make a cake that day.

When the car had just entered the lane towards her villa, she saw the familiar Maybach.

She slowly rolled her eyes and passed it.

When the gate opened, Filip got out of his car and walked over.

Seeing him, Starry rolled down the window.

It was snowing outside and the wind was strong.

The wind dashed in the car when the window had just been rolled down, which made Starry tighten her scarf hurriedly.

When she had just readjusted the scarf, Filip stopped by the window.

He stood outside and stared at her intently, "I want a talk."

Starry pressed her lips, wondering whether there was indeed a necessity to talk with him.

Yet, it was freezingly cold outside and they'd better get into the house as soon as possible. "Come in with me."

She rolled up the window and drove into the garden.

After parking the car in the garage, Starry got the key to open the garage door and then the villa door.

Although Filip stood outside for only dozens of seconds, snowflakes had already covered his coat.

Starry eyed him and said, "You can go upstairs first. I need to carry a bag."

She needed to take the flour, fruits and cream that she brought with her.

Filip did not respond and nor did he go upstairs first. Instead, he followed her to the garage and offered his help when he saw her taking out a large bag from the front passenger seat.

He walked over and said, "Give it to me."

Since it was indeed heavy, Starry did not refuse, "Thanks."

She put down the bag and backed out of the way, allowing Filip to carry the bag for her.

Once on the second floor, Starry asked Filip to put the bag by the fridge. Then, after washing two glasses, she poured some warm water and handed one of the glasses as well as a towel to Filip, "Wipe the snow."

She dropped the towel on the sofa and put a glass of water on the table in front of him.

After that, Starry sat down beside him. She took a small sip of the water and looked at Filip, "What do you want to talk with me?"

Then, suddenly, a strange feeling crept into her spine.

She frowned and said, "Are you busy? I think I have something to take care of."

Filip stared at her and said, "No."

Starry nodded, put down the glass and walked upstairs.

Filip tilted his head to gaze after her. His dark eyes rolled a little.

She came back soon. Filip's eyes roamed over her face and then fell on her lips, "You don't look well."

"I am fine. Just menses."

Starry picked up the glass and poured some hot water, "What do you want to talk about?"

Actually, Filip did not know what he really wanted to talk about with her. Therefore, he did not answer her question, "Since you don't feel well. We should have our talk next time."

Starry glanced at him and said, "If you indeed have something to talk about, please tell me now."

Filip stared at her for a while and then sat down again, "I know why you help Hamish."