Chapter 175

Stefan didn’t reply to Renee’s question but proceeded to survey the villa.

“The layout doesn’t work. The hall is too cramped, the dome looks awful, and the staircase is too steep. It needs a complete renovation. The decorations are so ancient they look like leftovers from the Republican era. The carvings on the pillars at the entrance aren’t exquisite enough, either. It’s best you knock it down and start from scratch.”

Stefan continued to nitpick on everything about the villa in an arrogant tone, and Renee was thoroughly confused.

Was there something wrong with this man? He still thought of himself as her husband, did he?!

“Do you have that much free time on your hands, Stefan? Did you get a degree in interior design when I wasn’t looking? You don’t need to point out anything about my house!”

Stefan was currently standing in the middle of the living room, staring hard at the landscape painting hanging on the wall and ignoring Renee’s moody words.

“This is a nice painting. It’s the famous painting of a young shepherd boy singing a song in the evening, isn’t it? If this were authentic, it would be very valuable.”

Renee was surprised at how perceptive Stefan’s eyes were when it came to art. She thought he was a businessman through and through and never expected that he’d be knowledgeable in literature and arts.

even though the home had been ransacked many times. It was also her father’s favorite painting, and Renee would think

as she felt a sense of security she usually associated with her father when she looked at Stefan’s strong back. He was like a silent, unmoving mountain. She felt that her world was safe as long as he was around. Even if the sky fell, she wouldn’t need to be afraid.

going out of her mind! What was

help but smile. This was the first time she saw Stefan

Renee, it seemed this man was not as apathetic as

misunderstanding led to their divorce…‘ Margaret thought as she watched

If you’re done, you should leave!” Renee

visited her, she was certain he didn’t have any good

away as soon

is a guest, and he just saved us. We should at least have

for a meal.”

and said, “Mr. Hunt, it’s afternoon now, so why don’t you stay for lunch? What do

a few moments. After a while, he seemed satisfied and started to make uninhibited orders. “I like seafood. Do you know how to make pan–fried salmon with watercress? Crab linguine is fine too. If you make soup, make sure it’s not too

her fist as Stefan continued.

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