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.

never spent his birthday at home. The first year, he'd been away on business, and Jessica missed her chance to celebrate with him. The second year, she'd tried to

had been cold, telling her not to trouble herself over his birthday. After

birthday wish, light the candles, and sing "Happy Birthday" alone in the kitchen. Since Timothy never

paused, considering. "Let me think it

Timothy said. "I'll wait for your good

Ines, the renowned mentor, seemed a little swayed. After all, she'd refused him at

animation world, but Timothy had serious financial clout. And when Timothy wanted something, he always found a way to

in quite a few projects, some of them classics, and had even worked closely with the internationally acclaimed director, Mr. Smith. In their field, Sheila was already at

any of the treasures Timothy offered

won't accept even a single piece?"

was clear. The more Ines stood her ground, the more Timothy found her a challenge. But that only made him respect her more as a mentor

give me one of Henry's cut-paper illustrations," Ines said