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?”

and glanced at it. “It’s getting late. Carol, we should

still a couple of latchkey kids waiting at home for them for dinner.

saying to Adrian, “Thank you, Mr. Sorkin.

disappeared. “Consider these

“That wouldn’t

fine. Just

and said, “My wedding gift

the books before

think this gift

no! This gift is too valuable. I

on Adrian’s face.

it in anymore. “Carol,

books in the backseat of the

at you? It’s so tender!

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special ability to know at a glance whether someone likes me or

to ask you about it when we first met.”

first met, we were about seven years old? Or eight years

were already rumors about Adrian

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

Gwen shrugged.

I don’t even remember what happened

car. Then, she asked Gwen, “Gwen, do you remember the stuff that happened when you

don’t remember it all

sighed. “I can’t remember a thing.”

you when you were small, so you automatically blocked

novel did you read

believe it. There’s a scientific basis to it!”

informing Caroline about how people could have

home, it was already

were at home playing some games. When they heard

overgrown kids, Gwen couldn’t help but turn to whisper in Caroline’s ear, “Honestly, your

like they grew up together. I’m

about him starting

talking about?‘ Seeing Caroline and Gwen chatting so secretively, Kirk discarded his game controller. He walked up and

Caroline into his embrace, claiming

saying you could be