Chapter 271

Leanne was baffled, “What are you talking about?”

Curtis replied with a smirk, “It’s dark out, perfect time for some spooky stories.”

Leanne was speechless.

As Leanne got into her car, she glanced in the rearview mirror to see Curtis standing in the warm, yellow glow of the porch light. She watched his figure until she turned the corner and he was out of sight.

The real estate agency had been making swift progress. The interested buyer was eager and hoped to meet with her. Leanne managed to carve out some time for the meeting.

The rendezvous was set at the agency’s office. The agent, a man in his forties with a lean build and a face that was almost too eager to please, was waiting at the door.

As soon as Leanne’s car pulled up, he rushed to open her door, “The clients have been waiting for you, Ms. Castillo. Right this way.”

Leanne was led upstairs to a private meeting room where a couple was seated, their

backs to them. The woman, from just her silhouette, appeared young and attractive, her figure accentuated by a tight-fitting dress. In contrast, the man next to her seemed a bit on the shorter, plumper side.

Hearing their approach, the woman turned and eagerly linked arms with Leanne, “Oh, Mrs. Richardson, we meet again.”

Leanne frowned slightly.

“It’s Lisa, remember? We met at that gala earlier this year.”

It was the remembering that made Leanne furrow her brow. They weren’t close enough to warrant such familiarity.

but coolly, as she took a seat across from them.

agent chirped, pointing to the man beside Lisa, “This is

unmistakable aura of a corporate president. He nodded at Leanne, maintaining his dignity.

wedding ring on his right hand.

“Albert is quite sincere about buying this property. However, he was

as they come.

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Chapter 271

interest in the others,” Lisa said, her eyes probing, “This was your marital home with

asking directly, ‘What’s your

agent glanced at Albert, who gave a subtle

agent shuffled in his seat,

just said flatly, “I’m not looking to sell in

are the pinnacle of luxury in Stonebridge, very expensive. Since Albert is genuinely interested

of condescension, added, “Not to be blunt, but while the villas are nice, the market is down. There are luxury homes sitting unsold

intention of haggling over

moment, she asked bluntly, “May I ask what is

wrapped her arm around Albert, “Mrs. Richardson, let

he looked a bit peeved. “What’s that got to do with selling the house?”

to me,” Leanne responded.

social media influencer with a penchant for mingling with celebrities and the wealthy couldn’t

much about these two and preferred not to meddle in others’ affairs. However, she was sensitive

ring looked like it had been worn for years, whereas Lisa only sported a flashy engagement ring on her middle finger, seemingly desperate

a mistress felt like a slap in her face.

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