The Platonic Trap novel Chapter 154

Hearing this, Alistair's brow darkened. "If you had told him about your connection to me, he never would have dared to bother you."

"But that wouldn't have been fair."

Celia's dark eyes were deep as water, looking earnestly at the man. "Of course, I could have told Larry. That wouldn't just stop his harassment—he would have bowed down to me and never dared to have any twisted thoughts."

"But the other female employees aren't like me. They don't have a backer like you. I can complain to you, but what are they supposed to do?"

His gaze turned icy, and he remained silent.

"Since I was the only intern in the project department at the time, Larry only dared to pick on an 'easy target' like me. As long as I was there, the other women were spared."

"And because I was 'difficult' to handle, Larry was too focused on dealing with me to target anyone else."

Alistair frowned in deep disapproval. "That is not a reason for you to endure his behavior."

"I know, which is why I was secretly gathering evidence of his harassment this whole time," Celia smiled gently. "Actually, even if you hadn't stepped in, I would have found a way to send him to jail."

Pausing, she reached out and tugged at the hem of his suit jacket, swinging it lightly like a spoiled child.

"But you're still amazing. You resolved it so quickly."

Alistair didn't need praise like that. If he had his way, he would have locked Larry away before Celia even set foot in the Zucker Corporation.

Naturally, he wasn't going to tell her that.

"So please don't be mad anymore," she coaxed, continuing to sway his jacket. "Now that Larry is gone, I don't mind if you want to make our relationship public."

Their eyes locked.

Alistair's voice was low, his tone chillingly calm. "Celia, has anyone ever told you that you are exceptionally good at coaxing people?"

Celia blinked innocently. "I've only ever coaxed you, so you're the first person to say that to me."

A faint smile graced his lips.

"Let nature take its course. If anyone actually dares to gossip, I will handle it," Alistair said, finally showing some mercy as he retracted his arms and slowly stood up.

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