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

Corinne broke her own

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

help her in that matter. However, she had gotten to know

said, “I’m being required to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new building of Holden Group, which

was shocked. “Holden Group invited you to the ribbon-cutting

me, exactly.

other identity?” asked

in the construction industry that says the architect must attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and if they don’t, it’s as good as cursing

had heard of the custom too so he was not surprised,

you’re the famous

cases myself anymore. It’s just

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