Chapter 294

Quentin’s hair was messy and frizzy, and he had dark, heavy eyebags. It looked like he hadn’t slept in many days.

Adrian lugged at him.

It was then that Quentin noticed Caroline. But his expression was frozen, and he couldn’t even smile at her.

“No, I can’t anymore. I’m exhausted. I need to sleep first.” With that, Quentin slumped to the ground.

Neither Gwen nor Caroline had ever seen him like this before. Curiously, they asked, “What happened to him?”

Adrian gave the passed–out Quentin a kick. Then, he called some of the employees to move Quentin to the third floor.

Alter that, he answered, “He’s been investigating something. He hasn’t stopped for three days and hasn’t slept in all that time. Now he needs to catch up on sleep. You.

Adrian shot a glance at Caroline’s shopping cart. “Do you still have any more books to buy?”

Gwen quickly answered. “There’s one more: ‘The Essence of Management.”

Since he was familiar with the layout, Adrian led them to the C section and pulled out a book with a red cover. He handed it to Caroline.

Caroline and Gwen both looked over. Indeed, it was “The Essence of Management.”

Gwen was stunned. “You didn’t even look. How did you know where the book was?”

Adrian smiled. “This is my bookstore. Of course, I know where the books are. As for Caroline

He glanced at “The Essence of Management” in the shopping cart. “Few people know about this book. How do you know about it?”

“Caroline’s husband told her about it.”

Gwen held a measure of unconscious pride, the kind a mother would have for her son–in–law. “He recommended all of these books.”

Adrian regarded the books in the shopping cart. After a long while, he looked back up. “He’s an old hand at this. Can I ask what company he’s the director of?”

Gwen and Caroline exchanged a glance. In the end, Gwen said, “He’s not a director. He’s just a regular office employee.”

Adrian raised a brow. “Really?”

I lie to

out her phone and glanced at it. “It’s getting late.

kids waiting at

saying to Adrian, “Thank you, Mr. Sorkin. We’re going to

“Consider these

blinked. “That wouldn’t

Just consider it

“My wedding gift to you.”

the books before looking at Adrian again.

said, “If you think this gift

valuable. I will take good care of

appeared on Adrian’s

bookstore, Gwen couldn’t hold it in anymore. “Carol, I would bet

the books in the backseat of the car. “Gwen, don’t joke about this.”

you see the way he looked at you? It’s so tender! It’s definitely the

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to know at a glance whether someone likes me or not?

I had already wanted to ask you about it

“When we first met, we were about seven years

were already rumors about

“Alright, stop leasing me. Does a seven–year–old even know what

Gwen shrugged.

I don’t even remember what happened

Gwen, “Gwen, do you remember

it all

“I can’t

you were small, so you automatically blocked it all

a glance at Gwen. “Which novel did you read

have to believe it. There’s

spent the car ride informing Caroline about how people could have different reactions after

got home, it

were at home playing some games. When they heard Caroline and Gwen return, they both turned their

these two overgrown kids, Gwen couldn’t help but turn to whisper

get along with Sean like they grew up together. I’m impressed.”

why I’m not worried about him

two talking about?‘ Seeing Caroline and Gwen chatting so

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