Corinne leaned back against the sofa and answered absent-mindedly, “It’s nothing.”

“Is it prenatal depression? Shall I get a doctor to check up on you?” asked Jason worriedly.

Corinne shook her head.

“Don’t worry. I’ve always been cautious, so I promise you the Holdens will never find you here. Don’t keep it to yourself if you feel any discomfort,” assured Jason gently.

Corinne looked up at him and said a little sheepishly, “I’m fine. Thank you, Mister Jason, for all you’ve done for me. I really don’t want to trouble you with any more stuff.”

Jason pretended to be angry. “You should drop the ‘Mister’ in front of my name if you really want to thank me!”

Corinne knew Jason had feelings for her. Thus, she had been sure to keep her boundaries, whether through words or actions, so he would not get any wrong idea.

dissatisfaction at being called ‘Mister Jason’. He wanted her to simply

broke her

grinned happily. “That’s more like it. Now, would you tell me what’s bothering you now? I’m already in the deep with you, so I might as well help you till the end. I know you don’t want to owe

to trouble Jason, but another reason she was reluctant to tell him was because she did not think he could help her in that matter. However, she had gotten to know him

to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new

invited you to the ribbon-cutting

exactly. It’s

other identity?” asked

attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and if they don’t, it’s as good as cursing the other party.

the custom too so he was not surprised, but what surprised him was that

you’re the famous architect

anymore. It’s

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