Valerie's heart skipped a beat when she saw Gabriel willing to chat with her. "Ms. Jarvis is such a sweetheart. I asked her if you had a girlfriend, and she said, 'At his age? How could he not?' She's got a real sense of humor!"

Gabriel's smile faded slightly. At his age?

"She loves her jokes, that one! Always stirring the pot," Valerie chuckled.

Gabriel offered a polite dismissal, "You should go find your dad. I've got things to do. Excuse me!"

Valerie felt a pang of disappointment, but before she could find another excuse to chat, Gabriel had already turned and walked away.

She couldn't help but wonder, what did the girlfriend of such an outstanding man look like?

Meanwhile, Estelle was on a video call with Old Mr. Quintin.

Old Mr. Quintin seemed a bit disgruntled. "I sent him a video call, and he didn't pick up. Has he lost his mind with excitement?"

"He's got guests, Grandpa. He's hosting. I'll let him

wanted to hear him brag a bit," Old Mr. Quintin

over to say

"We'll head back after the New Year. If you're bored, you could ask Sophia to keep you

replied, "Sophia already went back to

was surprised; Sophia hadn't

Mr. Quintin chimed in, "Sophia seemed troubled the day she left. The day after, Jason also went back. What exactly

Sophia that night and hearing her crying. The next day, she asked

returned to C City a day later, expecting Sophia to stay until New Year's as

"I'll ask her when

said, "Good. Sophia's a grown woman now. She might not tell me everything,

bit more chatting, Old Mr.

"Grandpa, my mom might not make it back before the New Year. How about we join the Jarvis family for the holidays?

Quintin, holding his tea, smiled, "You're too kind to spend New Year's with an old man like

her head. "I just think it'd be nicer for you and Mr. Jarvis to celebrate

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