Chapter 153 Old Friend

Dylan thought. Miss Jenkins, why are you so suicidal?

Jim was bewildered.

Jim glanced at her. “When did that happen?”

George was feeling suspicious, and when he heard what Isabelle said, his first thought was that she was trying to cover for Jim.

But seeing Jim’s urgency, he realized a bit late that Isabelle’s words accidentally confirmed something. Then he smirked slightly, getting calm and collected.

Isabelle explained, “During summer break in Melfrey, Mr. Harris was there for business, so I tagged along.”

Jim asked. ‘Doing business in Melfrey?”

What kind of shady deal is this?

George said. “Strange, isn’t it? Miss Jenkins was also on vacation in Melfrey at that time.”

Jim thought. These two are playing some kind of guessing game.

What’s this girl keeping from him?

“Haven’t told you, but this house is Mr. Harris’s. He’s bothered, so you better leave,” Isabelle added.

Jim was shocked.

Giving a glance at the satisfied George, he was confused. “Short on cash or housing? Why stay in someone else’s place?”

Referring to George as “someone else” seemed to irk him a bit

Isabelle said, “Not short on anything, just arrived right on time.”

Jim felt an inexplicable frustration, like wishing for something unattainable. “Is that all?” Since when did you become so casual about owing favours?

George timely stepped in to–show magnanimity. “It’s not that I mind, just that it’s a matter of propriety. With us being alone together and this place being close to the school, it’s easy for rumours to spread. If you need accommodation, I have several properties nearby. You’re welcome to stay anytime, Mr. Carter.”

is indeed considerate,”

looked at Isabelle, puzzled.

the feeling that Isabelle was favouring George.

the airport–let’s schedule another meeting. Reach out if you need

“I’ll see you

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house being his, he felt

move turning

a subtle smile on his face. “No need to bother.” He glanced

on his left wrist with his right hand, glancing at

Mr. Harris, make sure to keep it safe.

Yves doesn’t

a good temperament, but

an underlying meaning in his words, but

Jim left, George turned back and found Isabelle on the sofa, lost

settled back into his seat. “Mr. Carter said you’re an old friend

“Do you think using

term ‘old friend‘ isn’t quite right for someone like me,

fit for others,

smiled, appreciating George’s

him a reward, she said, “If there’s a chance, I’ll reintroduce him to Mr.

mean by that?

misinterpret it, is she suggesting that she’ll discuss her

thought, George left

way

any longer and asked, “Mr. George, is there anything specific you want me to

to the underworld they were discussing.

if Isabelle knew a mafia boss who accepted her as a leader in the

mercenaries.

of the underworld, Dylan struggled to wrap his head around it. He could overlook his curiosity about how a girl who had

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