To Be Yours Again by Taylor

Chapter 389 Who Told You That?

Alec didn’t know how to answer Jenny’s question.

The Faust Group had only kept him busy for a little. He hadn’t come to find Jenny because of Mortimer Faust. His father had eyes and ears on his tail. Alec feared he would do something to her if they found out he had been seeing Jenny.

Besides, he had been occupied with winning over the board of directors and plotting to kick Mortimer off it. It hadn’t been easy with most of those old men supporting Mortimer. They had been the ones who voted the man for the spot all those years ago and had long been upset about Alec’s new way of doing things.

Alec hadn’t told Jenny any of this. He didn’t want her to worry or let her know his father was alive.

“Aren’t you going to say anything?” Jenny’s smile fell.

Alec remained silent because he didn’t know what to say, showing

Alec explained, “It’s just been a lot of paperwork I have to look

able to help.” Jenny stepped closer, wanting him to elaborate. Alec

to

the first floor, and the two stepped out, the atmosphere still tense.

“Lying?” she thought.

been busy lately, Jenny. Please don’t worry about it, okay?” Alec relented. He had been responsible

and sat on a nearby bench. “Promise you’re not lying to me? That

you. Even if I did, I’d have a

protect her from Mortimer Faust. That was a good reason for a white lie,

wasn’t happy with his answer. With a sigh, she decided to go straight to the point, or she’d be worried forever.