Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Ines offered a gentle smile.

"So, President Lawson, I'm a little curious-what exactly is your relationship with Sheila?"

Inside the storage room, Jessica's expression clouded. She was just as interested in hearing how Timothy would explain himself.

"She's my aunt," Timothy replied.

Jessica's fingers curled tightly. So, her suspicions were right after all.

In fact, Ines had seen the video footage of Timothy and Sheila being stopped by

the paparazzi. He'd given the exact same answer to the press then.

"Didn't expect your aunt to be so young?" Ines teased, arching a brow.

"She is," Timothy said calmly. "We were born on the same day."

Jessica's face went rigid.

been away on business, and Jessica missed her chance to celebrate with him. The second year, she'd tried to plan ahead,

trouble herself

write a little birthday wish, light the candles, and sing

paused, considering. "Let

Timothy said. "I'll wait for your good

obvious-even Ines, the renowned mentor, seemed a little swayed. After all, she'd refused him at first, but now she was

surprising. Ines was a giant in the animation world, but Timothy had serious financial clout. And when Timothy wanted something, he always found a way to make it happen. If Ines was hesitating, Jessica understood -it made sense. Offending someone like Timothy could only

and had even worked closely with the internationally acclaimed director, Mr.

end, though, Ines didn't choose any of the treasures Timothy offered

won't accept even a single piece?" Timothy asked, raising

Ines stood her ground, the more Timothy found her a challenge. But that only made him

Henry's cut-paper illustrations," Ines said with a smile.