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

at it. “It’s getting late. Carol, we

couple of latchkey kids waiting at home for them for

nodded before saying to Adrian, “Thank you, Mr. Sorkin.

“Consider

blinked. “That

fine. Just

said, “My wedding

another glance at the books before

“If you think this gift is too cheap,

no! This gift is too valuable. I

brilliant smile appeared

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

put the books in the backseat of the car. “Gwen,

the way he looked at you? It’s

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to know at

wanted to ask you about it

first met, we were

then, there were already rumors about Adrian liking

me. Does a seven–year–old

Gwen shrugged.

even remember what happened back

asked Gwen, “Gwen, do you remember the stuff that happened when

remember it all very

sighed. “I can’t remember

you were

a glance at Gwen. “Which novel did you read

it. There’s a scientific basis to

the car ride informing Caroline about how people

got home, it

they heard Caroline and Gwen return, they both

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

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

worried about him starting his own

two talking about?‘ Seeing Caroline and Gwen chatting so secretively, Kirk discarded his game controller. He walked up

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