S3| 52. Perfect Disguise

Ben opened the door and swung his hand inside. “Please come in, Mr. Harper.”

Jeremy stepped in accompanied by Ava. “Thank you.”

Ben’s eyes were now focused on Ava. “So, are you here to introduce your future wife? You came to deliver invitations?”

Jeremy raised an eyebrow, not smiling at all. “You’re interested in her?

Ben raised his hands. “I don’t dare mess with the Harper’s women anymore. I got enough lessons.”

Jeremy nodded. “Good.”

His response confused Ava. However, the girl did not change. expression. She just blinked, trying to read Jeremy’s movements.

“Is your offer still valid?”

Ben’s eyes widened. “You guys want to work with me?”

Jeremy nodded. “I can persuade the twins to become models for your product, but… I need your help. I didn’t choose the wrong partner, right?”

Ben spread his hands and sneered. “You can rely on me at any time.”

“Then, may I borrow your car?”

Ben’s expression turned confused. “What for?”

“Several people are following me. I need privacy.”

Ben’s mouth rounded. His index finger was straight. “Oh, I see. You

want to trick them?”

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Jeremy nodded. “Can you lend me your car?”

“That’s easy. But, with clothes like that, even if you use my car, you will still be monitored. Need a different costume?” Ben glanced at Ava, raising an eyebrow in a charming way.

Ava blinked uncomfortably. She glanced at Jeremy. “The decision is yours,” she said flatly.

Jeremy considered it. “Ben is right. You can’t roam around freely in this outfit.”

A second later, he looked back at Ben. “Is there anything she can

wear?”

Ben raised the corner of his lips. “Please wait a moment.” He fiddled with his phone. After a while, a maid came bringing a wig and a very revealing red dress.

Ava’s vocal cords were strangled.

is all that’s available. Do you

glanced at Jeremy as if asking for help.

put it on. It’ll

could only grimace in

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looking at me?” Ava pressed her arms together, not realizing that it only made

I didn’t see you. I saw the rearview mirror,” Jeremy said,

rubbed her arms. “I’m already quite annoyed because I failed

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me feel uncomfortable.”

faint sigh. “You want me to drive with my eyes closed?”

Ava fell silent.

down. I’m not interested in you at all. You look

to unravel.

she watched the path they

hotel sign shining high in the distance. Before

stop suspecting or criticizing me?” His voice

made Ava shudder.

So, we can’t possibly take his car home. We should order a taxi from there, then change taxis again. Later, I’ll think about how you can visit your mother. So you don’t need to think too much. Just focus on taking care

rose in her heart. “Then what about

ask the guards to pick

deepened. “Sorry I have brought you many problems.”

to come. “I’m just running an errand. Frank asked me to look after you. The twins

“Louis and Emily?”

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twins?” Jeremy grumbled faintly.

leaning back, she reflected

life.

Jeremy was disturbed by Ava’s silence. He glanced around, curious about what was on her mind. However, instead of asking, he stepped on the gas even deeper.

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Her smile was so wide and her eyes were beaming. Under the table, her legs swung happily.

too.” Louis

that word

and Abigail made

more complete.”

at their cheerfulness. “I also

mean your cooking isn’t delicious, Abi.

arms, pointing at everyone around the dining table.

pudding, Susan took a deep breath. Her gaze was locked

than twenty years, Mrs. Johnson still

burst out laughing. “Please don’t exaggerate it, Susan. Can’t

still looks beautiful,” Emily nodded deeply.

is much older than

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