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

bother to hide it, she just gave him a slight smile.

Martin family?” Patrick

nodded, “Why wouldn’t I? The Naylor syndicate may have been destroyed, but there could still

a moment, then slowly nodded and laughed,

suddenly thought of something, “You must know quite a bit

laughed again, “Didn’t expect we’d be on the same side again

“In the future, I might need the help of some of

need, all my resources are

quietly for a moment, then pushed the documents on her desk towards him, “So, can you tell me about the Martin family

rose to prominence recently. Despite some shady dealings behind the scenes, they’ve kept their business legitimate and grown rapidly through real

and friendly, but he’s actually tough and decisive,

the Martin family respected Simon.

son, Maurice Martin, lived a mundane life and stepped down from the company management

handled the company’s legal affairs. He’s

causing trouble. But with the Martin family backing him,

this, “Like father, like son.”

a faint smile, not

remembered something and looked at him, “Do you know

only met her a few times. She doesn’t seem to like

“Is that it?”

to remember something, “She’s not Simon’s wife’s

“So,

“After Simon’s wife Helena walked through the door, she never had a kid.

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 raise….

her parents this morning. It seemed that Simon

suddenly ask

interested in me,

hearing this, “Every member of the Martin family has their own

her ears and laughed. “Which family isn’t like that? I’m used to it.”

bit and before she knew it, time had slipped

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