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.

the first time Jason expressed his dissatisfaction at being called ‘Mister Jason’. He wanted

her own rule and

would you tell me what’s bothering you now? I’m already in the deep with you, so I might as well help

did not think he could help her in that matter. However, she had gotten to know him better in the past six months, so she did not quite mind sharing her problem with

ceremony of the new

“Holden Group invited you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony?

“Not me, exactly. It’s another one of

what’s your other identity?”

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

had heard of the custom too so he was not surprised, but what surprised him was that Corinne

you’re the famous architect

take on cases myself anymore. It’s just that this time, Holden Group

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