Gina was certainly astounded.

Skywater Bay! The mansion district with mansions that money could not buy, and the developer was none other than Stan Quill!

Bigwigs who were either rich or important from across the land lived there… Still, Gina soon realized something–Chris‘ company was just worth 1.2 billion dollars. What allowed him to get a mansion there?

“Did you buy one of the mansions?” she asked.

Chris shook his head. “Nope. My partner gave it to me.” “Whoa…” Gina gaped. “Gave it to you?” How important was Chris or his partner that he would be given such a glamorous residence?!

and extended another invitation. “I can see that you’re tired, Mrs. Lane. Why don’t you stay the night at my place?” “Oh, for sure!”

to say no

were burning with enthusiasm beside them. “Yeah, we’re only staying one night anyway.” “You have nothing to worry about, Helen,” Chris added just then. “I’m just being neighborly, since it’s

the night at someone else’s place instead?” “What’s wrong with spending the night at a friend’s house?” Gina retorted righteously. “Chris is your classmate, too—that makes him more than your average friend.” Before Helen could refuse again, she turned toward Peter and said, “Bring the car over. We’re all going to Skywayter Bay.” “Alright!” Helen was totally speechless, while Chris chuckled beside them. “It’s alright, Helen. I’m living Chapter 17 in the

ex–husband would come to the hospital. If a confrontation ensued, his lies would be

priority was to get

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