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?”

Kevin. “I don’t want to meddle, but isn’t there nothing left between you and Jennifer? Why don’t you let her go? If you love her, you should do free her from your marriage. She will only suffer being with you. Besides, Harrison likes her, and more importantly, he’s rich enough to provide her with a

an inscrutable glance

Kevin felt chills run down his spine as he stopped talking altogether. What’s with Donald? He’s devoid of emotions like a zombie. At the same time, it seems like

a good idea to make comparisons. After all, Harrison is the heir to Pollerton Pharma while you’re merely a

Harry gave me a million without even asking me why I needed the money. See how generous

word from you, and I’ll kick you out of the car,” Donald warned

and started taking selfies with her phone. Then, she typed up a message that read, Harry, thank you for today. We should meet up when you’re free. I’ll give

rounds of filters was

Donald’s pocket chirped with an incoming

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

on her knees, her eyes red and

got out of the car and handed her a tissue while

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 a

her face as

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

of the car at that moment and supplied, “How else? Of course it was with Harrison’s help. He helped us pay a million and probably beat up Blade Alliance’s

idea how terse and aggressive Jerald was with me. When Harrison rescued us, Jerald immediately improved his

we had to rely on someone capable for help in that critical moment. It seems some people are just born useless,” Skylar followed suit, making sure to make a snide remark about

former, guilt about Harrison creeping up on her. Despite how she had treated him, he was

a short text to Harrison:

offering a single comment. He had already decided to obliterate Pollerton Pharma today to get

Donald’s Achilles’ heel,

go home,” Jennifer suggested. She then peered over Donald’s shoulder and saw the sleek car behind him. “Where did

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

So, his monthly pay should increase.” A cynical, mocking tone coated every dry word Skylar

brows knitted as she lifted her gaze back to

her

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