Bogus Billionaire By Shining Riviera

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?”

would I lie to

Gwen took out her phone and glanced at it. “It’s getting late. Carol, we should be getting back.”

couple of latchkey kids waiting at

you, Mr. Sorkin. We’re going to pay now.”

disappeared. “Consider these

wouldn’t be

fine. Just

“My wedding gift

another glance at the books before looking

“If you think this gift is

is too valuable. I will take good care of them.”

smile appeared on Adrian’s face. “Good.”

hold it in anymore.

books in the backseat of the car. “Gwen, don’t

at you? It’s so tender! It’s definitely the way someone looks

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did you get the special ability to know at a glance whether someone likes me or not?

had already wanted to ask you

seatbell. “When we first met, we were about seven years old? Or eight

then, there were already rumors about Adrian liking

time, Caroline laughed even louder. “Alright, stop leasing me. Does a seven–year–old even know what liking

Gwen shrugged.

even remember

the car. Then, she asked Gwen, “Gwen, do you remember the

I don’t remember it

can’t remember

small, so you

at Gwen. “Which novel did

to believe it. There’s a scientific basis

Gwen spent the car ride informing Caroline about how people

got home, it was already

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

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

get along with Sean like they grew

worried about him starting his own business.”

and Gwen chatting so secretively,