Chapter 221

It was the first time I’d encountered someone who seemed to have “money” as every other word out of their mouth, a real–life rich kid cliché

“Forget it, then. I ask around,” I said, turning on my heel and heading back inside.

Just as I got home, Christine emerged from one of the private rooms, her eyes slightly red. She’d been crying.

“Let’s go home,” she said.

“Did you get everything sorted out?”

I put Christine’s coat over her shoulders as she sniffled, her gaze clearing up. “Yeah. It’s none of m

marries for alliance.”

to let go

home, Christine was at the

moment of hesitation, he asked, “Jane, you were with Gregory just now,

it. “Yes, that was me. How did you

business anymore whether he

Bryant had only asked about my shoes, and even then,

Bryant couldn’t guess it

“A bit,” I admitted.

he’d suspect something between you and me, but he wouldn’t think to guess someone like Gregory, a

I agreed. “You’re right.”

there was more to it. It seemed Bryant didn’t care about me. Who I

Mark’s tone softened, almost probing. “You and

practically strangers, Just met a few times,” I clarified, not wanting to hide anything. Then, seizing the opportunity,

relaxed, “They’re from Vista Town, not part of our usual crowd. Dorothy’s here on a sort of internship. The Myers family wants to set up a branch in RiverCity, and she’s getting some hands–on

the sole heir. He’s a bit flamboyant and unpredictable. You’d better not to get too

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