Chapter 313

That day, Seraphina ran into Andrea at noon, and unexpectedly, she bumped into Patrick in the afternoon.

Patrick popped up in the gallery out of the blue and Seraphina was taken aback, “Are you in the country? Why didn’t I see you at Tania’s engagement party last night?”

At this, Patrick just smirked, “I just got back today.”

“Oh?” Seraphina raised an eyebrow, “Tania’s engagement was yesterday, but you chose to come back today. Was this intentional or just a coincidence?”

Patrick just threw a casual smile, “Nobody would care whether I attend a Martin family event or not, so I’d rather spend my time doing my own thing. I’ve got a gift for you.”

“For me?” Seraphina asked, puzzled, “Why are you giving me a gift?”

“You’ve thoroughly investigated the Jones family case and even took down a crime syndicate, avenging my friend and countless others who were wronged. Yet, you refused the job offer I made.” Patrick replied, “So, I can only give you a small token of my gratitude.”

With that, Patrick made a “please” gesture. “You’ve already paid me a hefty reward and bonus. You don’t owe me anything.” Seraphina followed him towards the gallery entrance as she spoke.

At this moment, Patrick’s assistant walked in carrying something. Seraphina could tell from its shape that it was a painting.

“I stumbled upon this painting overseas and thought you’d like it.” Patrick said.

Seraphina approached and unwrapped the packaging on the frame. She was stunned.

It was a painting by Carney. The brushwork and style were unmistakably his. However, she had never seen this Jasmine painting before.

“This….” Seraphina stared at the painting in silence for a long while before speaking, “This must be one of my father’s early works. I’ve never seen it.”

Hearing this, Patrick chuckled, “Looks like I didn’t pick the wrong gift.”

Seraphina smiled slowly, stood up and said, “Thank you. I love this gift.”

With that, she carefully packed up the painting and invited Patrick upstairs.

The moment Patrick sat down, his eyes

noticed his gaze but didn’t bother to hide it, she just gave him a slight

still investigating the Martin family?” Patrick

been destroyed, but there could still be

Patrick looked at her silently for a moment, then slowly nodded

must know quite a bit about the Martin family over

on the same side again so soon. Even though you’re not working for me, it seems there’s no

might need the help of

you need, all my resources are at your disposal.” Patrick

pushed the documents on her desk towards him, “So, can you tell me about the Martin family now?”

they’ve kept their business legitimate and grown rapidly through

actually tough and decisive, never going easy

the Martin family

Maurice Martin, lived a mundane life and

Martin, handled the company’s legal affairs.

always causing trouble. But with the Martin

“Like father, like

faint smile, not

Seraphina remembered something and looked at him, “Do you

her a few times.

“Is that it?”

for a moment and then seemed to

eyes shifted slightly, “So,

wife Helena walked through the door, she never had a kid. Five months later, Andrea was brought home, she was already six

couldn’t help but chuckle. “So Simon was busy planning a wedding with his wife on one side, and on the other, he was out there knocking up another woman, and then he even had the nerve to bring the kid home for his wife to

parents this morning. It seemed that

suddenly ask about her?”

me, so naturally, I’m interested in

“Every member of the Martin family has their own agenda, stay on your

rubbed her ears and laughed. “Which family isn’t like that?

chatted with Patrick for a bit and before she

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