Jeremy helped Corinne tighten the coat around her.

“Eat it while it’s still hot. Tommy bought a lot, so it should be enough for you all to share.”

Corinne stared into Jeremy’s gentle eyes. “Alright, thanks for the trouble.”

Jeremy frowned. ‘She’s acting like we’re strangers! Though, this is definitely better than her ignoring me.’

Corinne was about to go in when she remembered something.

“By the way, Mister Jeremy, please accept the money I wired to you for the painting.”

Jeremy frowned. “Must you be so calculative toward me?”

“Of course. It’s important to keep our affairs separate until we solve our problems.”

less gentle than before. “Go inside, eat your supper, and go to sleep

back, “You should go home too, Mister Jeremy.

and got into his car. Tommy bowed slightly toward Corinne before

remained parked where it

the car not moving. She then

with his chin to drive away once he was sure Corinne

was invisible the whole time—snapped out of his

“Corinne! Wait!”

did not stop walking. She glanced back and asked impassively,

she not notice me when I was only a few meters away

helplessly after he caught up to her. Matching her step for step, he asked, “Why aren’t you surprised I’m

of the rich isn’t that big, so you guys would always inform each other when something big happened. It’s

and intelligence were why Jason

the past two days. Why didn’t you tell me?” asked

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