Shane was aware of that as well. He chuckled and replied, “I know. I’ve already ordered Silas to work on it. I’m sure she’ll call you in delight after receiving her gifts.”

“Okay,” said Natalie with a smile as she nodded.

She didn’t ask what present he got for Joyce because, given Shane’s wealth, the gift was bound to be extremely luxurious.

After that, the two of them changed topics and avoided discussing that particular matter.

After all, it was a terrible ordeal, and thinking about it would just upset both of them.

Their call lasted for over thirty minutes.

Shane had just put his phone away when someone opened the door to his room. The next moment, Jackson entered and greeted, “Shane.”

Shane gave a slight nod.

“Are you feeling better?” asked Jackson as he closed the door.

“Yeah,” murmured Shane.

 

“I’m so sorry. I didn’t know that Jacqueline would do something like this,” said Jackson as he looked apologetically at Shane.

Shane shifted his gaze to Jackson and said calmly, “I know.”

 

con me, she would not have told Jackson. After all, he would have to be a lunatic not to stop her if he

relief and said, “I’m glad

was worried that Shane would suspect him of playing a

as if he had just recalled something.

surprised by that, merely murmuring

be even more surprising if he stays with her after

words

a while before asking, “Shane, how will

question prompted Shane to narrow his eyes. “Are you asking me to show

in embarrassment because Shane’s words hit the bull’s eye. The former said, “In a way, I guess. Even if we are not in a relationship anymore, she is still my friend, so

Jackson wordlessly. At that moment, the latter had no idea

and started to sweat a little. Only then did Shane speak up in a cold tone, “All I can say is that I won’t

to let her

of emotion indicated that the punishment would be something he

“Shane…”

leave,” requested Shane as he

on Shane’s face dissuaded Jackson from doing so. Letting out a sigh,

lay

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