Chapter 1154

He took a few steps closer, noticing that Maja didn’t look away, so he leaned in.

“Actually, I’m quite a sight when I play ball.”

His breath brushed against her ear as he spoke, tickling her slightly.

Maja had once heard Holden mentioning how rebellious lan was in his mid–teens, full of fight and the brightest star in any gathering

Unfortunately, she never got the chance to see it

Quietly, she used her elbow to push his approaching body away slightly Only when the boy was wiping his sweat off with a towel, surrounded by a group of people, did she call out, “Barton”

Barton had his school uniform hooked on his fingertips. After wiping his sweat, he put it on neatly and zipped it up, returning to his usual aloof demeanor But he recognized Maja, “What’s up?”

Maja glanced at the time. You guys still have twenty minutes before class. Can you spare me ten? I want to have a chat with you”

Barton had been scouted before, but he wasn’t interested.

“No need.”

It’s about Coral. I’m her business partner You probably don’t know much about her work, do you?”

instantly hit a

lan, “Don’t follow us.

the basketball net,

the boy, pointing to a chair in the distance, “Let’s sit over there”

they walked the couple of hundred yards together, the passing students

Maja cut straight to

your feelings

question hit Barton like a

boy who had been so aloof just a moment ago was suddenly flustered, his breathing

met Maja once, and she had seen

been slipping recently. She’s upset about it, so she hurried back from abroad. I made a deal with her. if I can find out why your grades are slipping, she’ll give me this investment opportunity”

his right hand gripping his left, popping his knuckles due to the pressure

not rushing

took a deep breath, “I’ll get her to accept your investment, but you need to keep the secret for

your grades?”

this woman, his tone unfriendly, “I

this brief exchange, Maja

young mans sharp edges were all directed

was only shown in front

mentioning Coral right off the bat, he probably wouldn’t be bothered

at him with a smile, “Thanks for your help, Barton.”

like this woman. She was too

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255