Regrt 190

Chapter 190

In his tone, one could easily discern a hint of mockery

In the play of light and shadow, Frank loaned against the tree trunk, with scattered short hair falling over his forehead. The corners of his eyes curved upwards, exuding a carefree and unrestrained demeanor. Seeming completely oblivious, he said such things to someone of the opposite sex whom he had just met today, which was quite inappropriate,

On such a cold and bleak night, why did he come out to the courtyard?

I put away my phone, feeling somewhat guarded. “What are you doing here too?”

“Relax, I’m definitely not following you,” Frank replied in a lazy voice. “It’s too stuffy inside. I came out for some fresh air. Who knew people in Jelaston were so open.

“It’s just them.”

I always felt this man was not simple and not suitable for much interaction.

I pursed my lips and got straight to the point. ‘Can you keep this matter to yourself for now?”

I needed to achieve my goal with this matter. If he let it slip, all my previous efforts would be in vain.

“I can,” he readily agreed, then changed the subject. “What’s in it for me?”

I frowned. “What do you mean?”

“I’m the type who always gets up early for a profit. I’ve never done anything without benefits.”

If I lingered here any longer, Jessica might suspect that,I had been in the yard all along, peeking at their scandalous affair.

Eager to leave, I asked, “What do you want in return?”

“Haven’t thought about it yet,” he said, with a smirk. “How about this, promise me one thing. I’ll let you know what it is when I decide.”

“Okay,” I agreed without much thought.

Anyway, after tonight, we probably wouldn’t see each other again. Without evidence, there was nothing he could do.

He finally straightened up, glanced at my thin black dress, and asked, “Aren’t you cold?”

I felt inexplicably strange and casually replied, “A little

“Really–resistant to cold,” he praised, then tightened his leather jacket. Perhaps to avoid suspicion, he didn’t immediately return but walked in another direction.

This actually made things easier for me. I wouldn’t have to wait a while before going back inside.

Inside the banquet hall, it was warm.

Jack walked over with a smile. “Been looking for you for ages.

“Are you done being busy?”

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I asked with a smiling face.

Today was the Renolds family’s domain, and he was the only heir to the Renolds family. He should be too busy to care about others.

He shook his head helplessly. “Not yet. Took a break to see you, afraid you might need something but didn’t want to bother me.”

“Don’t worry, if I really need something, I’ll definitely let you know.”

I reassured him, dispelling his concerns. “You should go do what you have to.”

“Okay.”

He agreed and added, “I’ve prepared a gift for you. I’ll give it to you after everything winds down.”

“Isn’t today Mrs. Renolds’s birthday celebration? Do I still get gifts?”

He smiled faintly. “Gifts can be given anytime, not just on special occasions.”

“I can accept gifts, but nothing too extravagant.”

That dress from the last banquet was too expensive.

But at the time, I didn’t want to be too pick. Today wasn’t a holiday or birthday, so I had to let him know beforehand.

Jack cocked his brows. “It might be valuable to you, but I’m just returning something that belongs to you. Just accept it.”

“Returning something?”

Before I could ask in confusion, some elder acquaintances from the Renolds family came over and started chatting with Jack.

Not wanting to linger nearby, I exchanged a glance with him and left.

At the end of the banquet, I positioned myself away from the crowd, waiting for Jack to finish his duties.

“Charlotte.” Just as expected, Ryan finished bidding farewell to a business partner and walked straight over. “Why are you here? Let’s go.”

“Waiting for someone,” I replied frankly.

His dark eyes stared at me sharply. “Waiting for whom? Jack ?”

“Yes.”

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