Chapter 505

Anastasia had been hanging around Jason quite a lot over the past few months, getting to know his ways. He had this icy demeanor that masked a warm heart, and every so often, he'd crack a joke. But most of the time, he was all business, no-nonsense, and straight to

the point.

Today, though, Jason was unusually prickly, correcting her with a sharp remark: "That's your ex-husband."

Caught off guard, Anastasia glanced over at Jason. Man, he could be so... petty. She needed his help, so she didn't argue.

Jason got in touch with a buddy, exchanged brief hellos, and promptly pulled up the traffic surveillance video from the day Anastasia had her mishap.

we have the footage from Peace Avenue on the day in question. I'm gonna step out for a cup of instant noodles.

politely declined, "No thanks, we're

has kindly ordered us all a midnight feast. We'll be having a proper meal shortly." Anastasia shot Jason a puzzled look.

mighty kind of Ms. Jewell. There are four of us on duty tonight. Don't go overboard

herself going along with Jason's narrative. Everyone was taking him at his word, not bothering

she replied, feeling obligated to follow through. She was the one asking for a favor,

Anastasia sat down and began to order delivery on her phone. She had

placing the order, Jason said, "Put the phone down. I've already ordered the late-night meal. No

Jason's rapid-fire comments. She glared at him. "You know, you don't even make more than I do in a month. You're helping me out, and yet you're the one paying. I feel bad about it." Anastasia could pull in a decent sum from her market stall each month. Besides, she was also freelancing as a designer, sketching concepts for clients.

designs; each piece was a labor of love.

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