Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

As she spoke, she handed over the documents she was holding.

After skimming through them, Roseanne confirmed they were the originals and promptly exchanged them with her own set of photocopies.

It was only after the exchange that Odette finally let out a sigh of relief, "I'm so sorry for the delay. This is my first time dealing with a property sale, and I'm still getting the hang of the procedures. I didn't mean to hold you up..."

"It's okay."

Abbey stood by, understanding each word but somehow lost when piecing them together.

"What... what contract did you say this was?" Abbey pointed to the documents in Odette's hand.

"It's a property purchase agreement."

"Whose?"

"Roseanne's, of course. She's the one buying the house."

Abbey swayed, nearly losing her balance. "You mean, she, Roseanne? She bought a house here?!"

"Of course." Odette looked puzzled, wondering why she was being asked such obvious questions.

"How is that possible?!" Abbey's pupils dilated in shock, as if struck by lightning, "Is it unit 19 or 20? Which floor? What layout? How many square feet?"

"Ma'am, you seem to be mistaken. Units 19 and 20 are just our standard high-rises. Roseanne purchased one of the high-ends villas."

What?!

bought a villa?! Like, by the lake?! How... how

How could this be?!

could do for my parents is buy them a villa, just to show a little gratitude. I hope they enjoy it, and it eases your worry about them, don't you

Abbey was speechless.

we won't hold up your house viewing any longer." Madge

running over, looking for Irving and

you went out to

the VIP reception area. You folks sure know how to

who was still in a daze,

decided yet?

is going on

Make sure the

or

over with their ID so we can

not knowing even this basic information had wasted her entire

just sold a villa,

they say, comparisons really

she have that kind of

worth five million! Just thinking about the commission was enough to make her

Madge