Although Wang Ye's words sounded like a rebuke, everyone understood that he was joking. His meaning was also very clear: he still supported Gryzlov continuing as Speaker!
Gryzlov burst out laughing and shook his head, joking that Wang Ye was trying to be slippery...
Rosiana sat quietly beside and slightly behind Wang Ye. She had not really paid much attention to what the two men were discussing.
All her thoughts were focused on Wang Ye.
Watching Wang Ye chat and laugh with Gryzlov, advancing and retreating with perfect composure and never falling behind, her gaze grew slightly unfocused.
Women were naturally drawn to strong men, and she was no exception.
Rosiana had always had high standards. Before meeting Wang Ye, she had never lacked admirers or pursuers.
But she had not thought much of any of those men her age. They were either too childish or spoiled rich second-generation heirs who coasted through life. In any case, not one of them had caught her eye.
Even when she and Wang Ye had first met and were not yet familiar with each other, Rosiana had looked down on him somewhat.
She had thought he was merely relying on having a good uncle, along with a few lucky coincidences, to get into the Duma and become the so-called "youngest Duma member in history"!
But after truly coming to Wang Ye's side and working as his assistant for a while, Rosiana finally understood the gap between herself and him!
Gradually, her feelings toward Wang Ye changed—from disdain, to curiosity, to admiration, and finally, affection...
That was why what happened that night on the high seas had happened. That was Rosiana's nature: she loved and hated clearly.
For people she looked down on, she would not even bother giving them a pleasant expression.
But