“Well, aren’t you too? A girl can dream! Even if I can’t become Mrs. Road, I don’t mind just being his side chick!” Alex and Jewel had no idea what the others were saying behind their backs. They walked hand-in-hand all the way to the elevator and down to the first floor.

Ding! The elevator door opened, and the woman outside the elevator stared at them in shock.. The middle-aged woman looked elegant and well-dressed with a white fur cape around her shoulders and a pair of black pants.

She was a little plump, and her hair was styled to perfection. The emerald jewelry she wore on her neck, wrist, and ears all screamed luxury as well.

Alex was startled, too. He didn’t expect to run into his mother here. “Mom, what are you doing here?” Stefanie Mayer finally withdrew her gaze from. Jewel’s face. “Who’s she?”

Alex’s heart jolted, and he quickly replied, “Her name is Jewel Fenton. She’s my friend.” Stefanie’s gaze fell onto their tightly clasped hands. Alex swiftly let go of Jewel’s hand and took Stefanie by the arm. “You haven’t explained why you are here so late.”

that you came back, so I wanted to come and see you. They said you didn’t come to the office for two weeks.

I would’ve gone back to see you.” “You say that, but how long has it

supposed to have dinner with

tongue. Fine, go ahead and have your dinner with Eugene. I’ll go up and take a look.” Alex’s brows furrowed slightly. “What’s there for you to see up there when I’m already leaving?” “I’ll help you see if anyone’s slacking off,” she said as she entered the

called out exasperatedly, “Mom- However, Stefanie ignored him, and the elevator door closed. Jewel gave Alex a quizzical look. “What’s

and abandoned us when I was about three or four. She raised me all by herself, so I always feel helpless when dealing with her.” She laughed. “Your mother had a hard time.

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