Selena stayed behind at the restaurant for nearly ten minutes before she descended the stairs. Of course, she drove herself there earlier. To avoid any awkward scenes, she had to wait till Jared’s car left before she came down.

In the meantime, that sports car was moving along a busy road. Ellen was momentarily at a loss for words, so the atmosphere inside the car felt rather tense.

“I can tell your cousin isn’t nice to you at all.” Jared broke the silence. “How?” Ellen asked curiously.

“She wasn’t even there to meet her friend for dinner. I reckon she followed us to the restaurant. As your cousin, she didn’t even care about your feelings and continuously neglected you while she bombarded me with topics.”

She blinked in amazement. I can’t believe he noticed that. Then, she forced a smile. “My cousin’s family is the wealthiest among our extended family. She had a better childhood than mine.”

“That’s not a reason for her to belittle you.” He shot her a deep look. Even as an outsider, he could not stand Selena’s behavior toward her. “I’m used to that.” Ellen smiled.

home, Jared frowned. upon seeing the dilapidated building she lived in.

have until the end of this month,” she replied with a smile. At least she would get to save

The resettlement project here is under me,” he confessed. She could not help

that. “That’s such a coincidence.” “Go home. Give me a call if you need

watched as he drove off into the distance before entering her house and switching on the lights. Although this place was run down, to her, it was the most comfortable

after Jared left, a shabby SUV arrived at her doorstep. Garrett came out of the car and knocked on her door without saying

loud banging gave Ellen a huge fright, and she immediately rushed over to the

drunken voice rang from outside. It was obvious that he had been

as she yelled at the door,

the door right now and hand me the money. I’ll leave after you do that. If you don’t, I’ll stay right here banging on your door.” Garrett was a rogue and hollered back at

as she dialed his number, he did not

and suddenly recalled Jared, who had left not long

door, you brat! Or else, I’ll kick it down. I’ll be able to get you

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