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?”

glanced at it. “It’s getting

latchkey kids waiting

nodded before saying to Adrian, “Thank you, Mr. Sorkin. We’re going to pay now.”

“Consider these books a

“That wouldn’t

fine. Just

“My

took another glance at the books before looking at

you think this gift is too

too valuable. I will take good care

smile appeared on Adrian’s face. “Good.”

in anymore. “Carol, I would bet a

backseat of the car. “Gwen, don’t joke about

looked at you? It’s so

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you get the special ability to know

had already wanted to ask you about it when we first

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

were already rumors about Adrian liking

Does a seven–year–old even know what liking people is

Gwen shrugged.

don’t even remember what

you

don’t remember it

can’t remember a thing.”

you were small, so

novel did you

believe it. There’s a scientific basis

spent the car ride informing Caroline about how people could have different reactions after going through certain

it was already past 6:00 pm.

Kirk were at home playing some games. When they

couldn’t help but turn to

along with Sean like they grew

not worried about him starting his

Seeing Caroline and Gwen chatting so secretively, Kirk discarded his game

Caroline into his embrace, claiming her as

were saying you could