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.

still scattered. The moment Patrick sat down, his eyes

didn’t bother to hide it, she just gave him a slight

investigating the Martin family?” Patrick asked

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

a moment, then slowly nodded and laughed, “I

quite a bit about the Martin family over the years, right?”

laughed again, “Didn’t expect we’d be on the same side again so soon. Even though you’re not

need the help of some

all my resources are at your disposal.” Patrick

moment, then pushed the documents on her desk towards him,

behind the scenes, they’ve kept their business legitimate and grown rapidly through real estate, becoming one of the top ten corporations in

actually tough and decisive,

Martin family

lived a mundane life and stepped

Lionel Martin, handled the company’s legal

But with the Martin

this, “Like father, like son.”

faint smile, not

something and looked at him, “Do

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

“Is that it?”

thought for a moment and then seemed to

shifted slightly, “So, she’s

she never had a kid. Five months later, Andrea was brought home, she was already six months old

chuckle. “So Simon was busy planning a wedding with his wife on one side, and on the other, he

parents this morning. It seemed that Simon and his wife were not in

ask about her?” Patrick

in me, so naturally, I’m interested

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

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

Patrick for a bit and before she

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