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.

couple of latchkey kids waiting at home

Adrian, “Thank you, Mr. Sorkin. We’re going

these books a gift.”

“That wouldn’t

Just

said, “My wedding gift

the books before looking at Adrian

you think this gift is too cheap, I-*

I will take good

smile appeared on Adrian’s face.

they got out of the bookstore, Gwen couldn’t hold it in anymore. “Carol, I would bet a bag

books in the backseat of the car. “Gwen,

see the way he looked at you? It’s so tender!

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to know

had already wanted to ask you about it when we

first met, we were about seven years old? Or

then, there were already rumors about Adrian liking

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

Gwen shrugged.

don’t even remember what happened back

Gwen, “Gwen, do you remember the stuff that happened when you were a

I don’t remember it all very

“I can’t remember

you were small, so you automatically blocked it all

shot a glance at Gwen. “Which novel did you read about

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

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

it was already past 6:00

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

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

get along with Sean like they grew up together. I’m

worried about him starting his own business.”

about?‘ Seeing Caroline and Gwen chatting so secretively, Kirk

claiming her as his

saying you could