Bogus Billionaire by Shining Riviera

Chapter 294

Quentin’s hair was messy and frizzy, and he had dark, heavy eyebags. It looked like he hadn’t slept in many days.

Adrian lugged at him.

It was then that Quentin noticed Caroline. But his expression was frozen, and he couldn’t even smile at her.

“No, I can’t anymore. I’m exhausted. I need to sleep first.” With that, Quentin slumped to the ground.

Neither Gwen nor Caroline had ever seen him like this before. Curiously, they asked, “What happened to him?”

Adrian gave the passed–out Quentin a kick. Then, he called some of the employees to move Quentin to the third floor.

Alter that, he answered, “He’s been investigating something. He hasn’t stopped for three days and hasn’t slept in all that time. Now he needs to catch up on sleep. You.

Adrian shot a glance at Caroline’s shopping cart. “Do you still have any more books to buy?”

Gwen quickly answered. “There’s one more: ‘The Essence of Management.”

Since he was familiar with the layout, Adrian led them to the C section and pulled out a book with a red cover. He handed it to Caroline.

Caroline and Gwen both looked over. Indeed, it was “The Essence of Management.”

Gwen was stunned. “You didn’t even look. How did you know where the book was?”

Adrian smiled. “This is my bookstore. Of course, I know where the books are. As for Caroline

He glanced at “The Essence of Management” in the shopping cart. “Few people know about this book. How do you know about it?”

“Caroline’s husband told her about it.”

Gwen held a measure of unconscious pride, the kind a mother would have for her son–in–law. “He recommended all of these books.”

Adrian regarded the books in the shopping cart. After a long while, he looked back up. “He’s an old hand at this. Can I ask what company he’s the director of?”

Gwen and Caroline exchanged a glance. In the end, Gwen said, “He’s not a director. He’s just a regular office employee.”

Adrian raised a brow. “Really?”

“Why would I lie to you?”

Gwen took out her phone and glanced at it. “It’s getting late.

of latchkey kids waiting at home

saying to Adrian, “Thank you,

“Consider these

“That wouldn’t be

fine. Just consider

chuckled and said, “My wedding gift to you.”

the books before

this gift is too cheap, I-*

no! This gift is too valuable. I

appeared on Adrian’s face. “Good.”

in anymore. “Carol, I would

of the car. “Gwen, don’t joke about

he looked at you? It’s so tender! It’s definitely the way someone looks at their

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to know at a glance whether someone

had already wanted to ask you about it

pulled on her seatbell. “When we first met, we were about seven years old? Or eight years old?”

Back then, there were already rumors about Adrian liking you.”

louder. “Alright, stop leasing me. Does a seven–year–old even know what

Gwen shrugged.

even remember what happened

do you remember the stuff that happened when you were

it

sighed. “I can’t remember a

you when you were small, so you automatically blocked it

at Gwen. “Which novel did you read about

to believe it. There’s a scientific basis

informing Caroline about how people could have different reactions after going through certain stimuli.

the time they got home, it was already past 6:00

Kirk were at home playing some games. When they heard Caroline and Gwen return, they both turned their heads.

Gwen couldn’t help but turn to whisper

along with Sean like they grew

not worried about

so secretively, Kirk discarded his game controller. He walked

Caroline into his embrace, claiming her as

“We were saying you could be a