Chapter 147

Jonathan said, “Henson’s exams are coming up. Can you come over every night and tutor him? I’ll pay you double.”

Estelle looked down and scratched the wooden fence, “No need. Henson’s been doing pretty well with the review. I’ll just go over on the weekend and make sure he’s good to go for the exams. Also, I’ve got things to do these two days, and I can’t make it.”

Jonathan’s voice deepened, “Thought you were on break? What’s keeping you busy?”

Estelle bit her lower lip nervously and explained, “I’ve agreed to do a wall–painting project with a classmate. It will occupy my time for a few days.”

Jonathan remained silent on the other end of the line. After a brief pause, he responded softly, “Alright, I understand.” Then he abruptly ended the call.

Estelle put down her phone, resting her arms on the railing, looking at the dazzling night lights of J City. She sighed, trying to release her frustration.

The wall painting project went smoothly for the first two days, and by the afternoon of the third day, it was nearing completion. Chris was on a ladder finishing up the painting, while Estelle accidentally smeared paint on her face while tidying up. She told Chris about it and headed to the restroom to wash her face.

By the time she returned, a crowd was in front of the cultural wall they had just painted. The stuff they

appeared annoyed as he replied, “Some influencer from the Barry Group wants to take photos in front of our wall.”

be patient for a little while.” Chris said, “Can you ask them to hurry up? Our paint isn’t dry

and went to negotiate with the influencer’s team.

the side, and after a while, the group still didn’t leave. Chris approached one of them, and the staff member informed him that the influencer wanted to shoot

a girl with retro makeup and a fur scarf posing

around her. The white flurries

and petals here, or all our hard work from the past three days

pushed Chris, “I saw you interfering with our people earlier. What’s your problem? If it gets messed up,

blue, “What do you mean, what’s the big deal? Shouldn’t respect for others‘ labor

a big influencer with so many followers. She can ruin you with a snap! Just

“Why is this idiot causing trouble? I was invited by this company’s CEO to help promote it. I am a highly–valued guest. Can’t you see that? Just let me finish my photoshoot! I’ve got other things

of hard work to paint this

you to dictate what I can do? I am an important guest invited by the CEO of this company. Do you even know who you’re talking to? She glanced at Chris disdainfully, “A painter dares to challenge me? What’s

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