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.

the dilapidated building she lived in. “Are you still

with a smile. At least she

me tell you something. The resettlement project here is under me,” he confessed. She could not help exclaiming in shock, “Is your company in charge of the resettlement project.

that. “That’s such a coincidence.” “Go home. Give me a

he drove off into the distance before entering her house and switching on the

her doorstep. Garrett came out of the car and knocked on her

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

me. Hurry up and open the door.” His drunken voice

began to feel terror. She immediately thought of seeking help. as she yelled at the door, “Garrett, it’s late now. I’m about to go

I’ll leave after you do that. If you don’t, I’ll

and intended to call her uncle over for help. However, as she dialed his number, he did not answer the call despite

tighten and suddenly recalled Jared, who had left not long ago. Can I seek help

door, you brat! Or else, I’ll kick it down. I’ll be able to get you even if you hide inside.” He continued his

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