Chapter 23 

Immediately Kevin turned with eyes wide open and stared at Donald in disbelief. “Wow, a Bentley Continental GT costs more than six million. Did you win the lottery or something?”

Skylar touched the side of the car reverently, envy blazing in her eyes.

“Get in,” Donald repeated with a frown.

Kevin hurriedly opened the door to the passenger seat and slid in, his fingertips grazing every detail of the vehicle’s plush interior as he made awed noises.

“Keep your hands to yourself. The money you lost is nearly sufficient to purchase this car,” Donald ordered in a deadpanned voice.

That made Kevin stiffen at once. “I wasn’t the only one who lost the money…

Donald didn’t respond.

“How did you get this car?” Skylar piped up.

“I borrowed it.”

Kevin pouted. “Who would be so rich to lend you a luxury car?”

“Lana Collins,” Donald replied.

Upon hearing that, Skylar’s eyes rounded with shock. “What’s your relationship with her? Why would she loan this car to you?”

“I’m her bodyguard.”

Skylar promptly lost interest after hearing that nugget of information and sagged in her seat. A look of distaste showed on her face as she snidely commented, “So you’re a bodyguard now?”

her go? If you love her, you should do free her from your marriage. She will only suffer being with you. Besides, Harrison likes

shot an inscrutable glance

Donald? He’s devoid of emotions like a zombie. At the same

not a good idea to make comparisons. After all, Harrison is the heir

uttering her thoughts. Besides, Harry gave me a million without even asking me why I needed the money. See how generous he

from you, and I’ll kick you out

up a message that read, Harry, thank you for today. We should meet up when you’re free. I’ll give you

edited selfie that had gone through several rounds of filters was attached before she sent the message

later, the phone in Donald’s pocket chirped with an incoming

eyed him warily. Suspicion flashed across her mind for a second before she dismissed

knees, her

and handed her a tissue while soothing her, “Everything’s okay now.

into more tears. She sprang to her feet, lept into his arms, and buried her face against his chest. “Why am I being subjected to such humiliation? Harrison was right. A poor couple can never be happy. I wouldn’t have to put up with this if you were

as she held on tightly to

Donald inhaled the fragrance of her hair and ran his fingers through the silky strands. “It’s all

car at that moment and supplied, “How else? Of course it was with

have no idea how terse and aggressive Jerald was with me. When Harrison rescued us, Jerald immediately improved his behavior and

in that critical moment. It seems some people are just born useless,” Skylar followed suit, making sure to make

Harrison creeping up on her. Despite how she had treated him, he was still

that thought, she sent a

had already decided to obliterate

Achilles’ heel,

home,” Jennifer suggested. She then peered over Donald’s shoulder and saw the

him. Do you think he can afford such a car?” Kevin

bodyguard. So, his monthly pay should increase.” A cynical, mocking tone coated

knitted as she lifted her gaze back to Donald.

gave her a

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