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.

wear that?” Ava’s vocal

that’s available. Do you want it or not,

as if asking for help. However, the man.

on. It’ll

grimace in resignation.

***

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

rearview mirror,” Jeremy

annoyed because I failed to meet my mother. So, please don’t make

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me feel uncomfortable.”

a faint sigh. “You want me to drive with

Ava fell silent.

in you at all. You look more

began to unravel. “Good

path they were passing. “So, where

the distance. Before he could explain, Ava interrupted, “Are you kidding

you stop suspecting or criticizing me?” His

made Ava shudder.

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 care

A twinge of guilt rose in her heart.

the guards to pick it up tomorrow morning.”

contemplation deepened. “Sorry I have brought

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

“Louis and Emily?”

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twins?” Jeremy grumbled faintly.

mouth tightly. While leaning back, she reflected on her

life.

Jeremy was disturbed by Ava’s silence. He glanced around, curious about what was on

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best breakfast ever!” Emily exclaimed. Her smile

too.” Louis

word

and Abigail made breakfast this

more complete.”

at their cheerfulness. “I also think so. Breakfast

this good. It doesn’t mean your cooking isn’t delicious,

at everyone around the dining table. ” Atmosphere does influence

plates with smaller plates pudding, Susan took

that after more than twenty years, Mrs. Johnson still

Susan. Can’t you see

Grandma Diana still looks beautiful,” Emily

is much older than Grandma

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