Chapter 183

Meanwhile, the group chat on Barclay’s phone was

also buzzing.

Harvey: [Barclay, what’s going on? Cynthia is thanking your wife all over the internet.]

Finley: [Barclay, ! heard Cynthia’s actually into your wife…]

Eyan: [Your “Ethereal” is overshadowed by Cynthia’s public gratitude.]

Harvey: [With Cynthia making such a big deal out of thanking Moira, it’s hard not to suspect her true intentions toward Moira!]

Harvey: [How do you feel about this, Barclay?]

‘What feelings? What a stupid question.‘ Barclay threw his phone aside, got up from the master bedroom, and walked to the guest room. Then, he knocked on the door.

Moira was still in a daze when she suddenly heard a knock on the door. She looked up, dazed for a moment, before regaining her senses and getting up to answer the door.

Expectedly, Barclay was at the door and looked at her. “Did you see Cynthia’s thank–you statement?”

I did.” She felt

casually responded, “I think you’re right.

but upon hearing “6 million dollars,” she understood what Barclay

help me return the check?” Especially since she

had made such a big fuss, Moira felt the check in her hand became

Moira hurriedly turned to

she handed the check to Barclay like it was a hot potato. “Please take care of

the back of his hand, Moira caught a whiff of his clear, musky scent and realized her gesture might

too familiar.

took a step back, stealing a glance at Barclay, who seemed unfazed, much to Moira’s relief.

check and then raised his hand, tearing it apart slowly in

tearing it was enough.

as she

looked at the nearby trash can. He walked over and threw the shredded pieces away.

said, “Don’t accept things from others

one to take advantage of others. She didn’t

she nodded repeatedly.

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