Chapter 147

Jonathan said, “Henson’s exams are coming up. Can you come over every night and tutor him? I’ll pay you double.”

Estelle looked down and scratched the wooden fence, “No need. Henson’s been doing pretty well with the review. I’ll just go over on the weekend and make sure he’s good to go for the exams. Also, I’ve got things to do these two days, and I can’t make it.”

Jonathan’s voice deepened, “Thought you were on break? What’s keeping you busy?”

Estelle bit her lower lip nervously and explained, “I’ve agreed to do a wall–painting project with a classmate. It will occupy my time for a few days.”

Jonathan remained silent on the other end of the line. After a brief pause, he responded softly, “Alright, I understand.” Then he abruptly ended the call.

Estelle put down her phone, resting her arms on the railing, looking at the dazzling night lights of J City. She sighed, trying to release her frustration.

The wall painting project went smoothly for the first two days, and by the afternoon of the third day, it was nearing completion. Chris was on a ladder finishing up the painting, while Estelle accidentally smeared paint on her face while tidying up. She told Chris about it and headed to the restroom to wash her face.

time she returned, a crowd was in front of the cultural wall they had just painted. The stuff they had laid

as he replied, “Some influencer from the Barry Group wants to

“It’s just a quick photoshoot. It won’t take much time. Please be patient for a little while.” Chris said, “Can you ask them to hurry up? Our paint

kept nodding and went to negotiate with the influencer’s

Chris approached one of them, and the staff member informed him that the influencer wanted to shoot a video, which would

closer look and saw a girl with retro makeup and a

some people were creating artificial snow around her. The white flurries landed on the wet paint, causing it to smear.

yet. You can’t scatter these flakes and petals here, or all our hard work from the past three days will be ruined.”

a woman, stepped up with a cold face and pushed Chris, “I saw you interfering with our people earlier. What’s your problem? If it gets

his face turning blue, “What do you mean, what’s the big deal? Shouldn’t respect for others‘ labor be

big influencer with so many followers. She can ruin you with a snap! Just stay away from

this company’s CEO to help promote it. I am a highly–valued guest. Can’t

of hard work to paint

this company. Do you even know who you’re talking to? She glanced at Chris disdainfully, “A painter dares

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