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.

have to wear that?” Ava’s vocal cords were strangled.

is all that’s available. Do you want

at Jeremy as if asking for help. However, the man. shrugged

on. It’ll

grimace in resignation.

***

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

see you. I saw the rearview mirror,” Jeremy said,

furrowing her eyebrows, Ava rubbed her arms. “I’m already quite annoyed because I failed to meet

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me feel uncomfortable.”

“You want me to drive with my

Ava fell silent.

I’m not interested in you at all. You look more like a red chili than a

brows began to

path they were

pointed to the hotel sign shining high in the distance. Before he could explain,

“Can you stop suspecting

made Ava shudder.

into this problem. 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

was stunned. A twinge of guilt rose in her heart.

can ask the guards to pick it

contemplation deepened. “Sorry I have brought you many

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

“Louis and Emily?”

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another twins?”

leaning back, she reflected on her

life.

by Ava’s silence. He glanced around, curious about what was on her mind. However,

***

table is full. This is the best breakfast ever!” Emily exclaimed. Her smile was so wide and

Louis looked

that word no

“Grandma Diana and Abigail made breakfast

more complete.”

chuckled at their cheerfulness. “I also think so.

It doesn’t mean your cooking isn’t delicious, Abi. It’s

the dining table. ” Atmosphere does influence the taste of

pudding, Susan took a deep breath. Her gaze was

twenty years, Mrs. Johnson still looks the

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

Diana still looks beautiful,” Emily nodded deeply.

is much older than Grandma

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