Chapter 293

Stepping out of the car, Leanne carried a sugar-free cheesecake she’d bought for Mary, standing to the side, polite and quiet, waiting.

Jake’s gaze shifted to the woman on the footpath not too far away, dressed in a cozy knitted sweater and a flowing skirt, exuding a gentle charm.

Then his eyes darted back to the man in the backseat.

Curtis, observing her through the one-way glass, raised an eyebrow in surprise, “She’s waiting for me?”

Jake hesitated to jump to conclusions, “I… I guess so.”

Leanne had been waiting for nearly five minutes before the car door lazily swung open, revealing long legs encased in dark trousers stepping out.

With the sound of his dress shoes hitting the ground, Curtis, in his crisp, distinguished suit, showcased his broad shoulders and narrow waist, his physique strikingly proportionate.

His jacket was unbuttoned, no tie in sight, as he flashed her a casual smile, “Look at you, all nice and waiting for me today.”

Seeing his face, Leanne dropped the act of politeness she maintained in front of elders.

Ignoring him, she turned and walked away.

Curtis, catching up with his long strides, tried to figure her out from her cold demeano

wasn’t waiting for him.

about to speak, Leanne beat him to it, asking, “Is

careful not to overstep; even retracting

was she still so

played it cool, “What about

been a

“In what way?”

been unusually polite to me.” Leanne chose her words carefully, not wanting to cause any misunderstandings

he’s polite,” Curtis commented

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in his pockets, said, “He’s probably trying to get on your good side for me. Is

was oblivious to the struggles of the common man, ready to dismiss an employee on a whim, with Caleb being just another worker.

not what

his greetings. I pay him well every month; it’s only right he keeps the boss’ wife happy. It’d weigh on his

otherwise.”

flawed logic.

an offhand tone, “Did you think it was

we go again.

uninterested in engaging, simply

tree, was hit squarely

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