Chapter 324

Chapter 324

“I decided to learn a little bit about the subway lines after taking a ride with you last time.”

Jeremy bent down and picked up the subway cards issued by the ticket machine. Then, he took

Corinne’s hand and led her to the turnstiles to swipe their cards before walking to the waiting area as if

he had done the same thing a thousand times.

Corinne found it weird that he would want to learn about the subway lines that she missed out on the

fact that Jeremy was holding her hand. “Why do you need to know about this kind of thing when you’re

always being chauffeured around? Don’t you find it unnecessary?”

Jeremy glanced at her sideways and scoffed coldly, “Didn’t someone last time say that I should learn to

live life like the average person once in a while?”

Corinne was speechless. She remembered that she had indeed said that to him at the racecourse last

time. At that time, she wanted to show Rosie that she had principles and was not with Jeremy for his

money.

“I didn’t mean anything by that. Did you really learn to take the subway like us average people just

because I said that to you?”

“You mean I’m not an average folk?” Jeremy asked with one eyebrow raised.

Corinne pursed her mouth in disgust and replied, “Of course not. You’re one of those evil capitalists.”

“Have I ever exploited you?” Jeremy asked with a laugh.

“Yes! I have given you three months of my precious time. Not to mention, you’ve caused me so many

troubles from the very first day I met you,” said Corinne confidently.

Jeremy stopped in his tracks and turned his head to look at her.

“I’m sorry.”

His sudden sincere apology made Corinne feel very uncomfortable.

“Forget it. We’re both responsible for the situation we’re in now since you only started to exploit me

after I kissed you. I’m fine as long as you don’t exploit me anymore after the three months are up.”

“Deal.”

“Mister, do keep in mind that there’s no postponement of ending this relationship once the three months

are up,” Corinne said with a frown.

Jeremy narrowed his eyes and looked deeply into her eyes. You sound like you’re afraid I’ll ask for a

postponement.”

Corinne nodded vigorously. “Of course! I don’t want to be bound to you or be at your mercy forever. I

really hope you’ll keep your word and give me back my freedom as promised.”

Jeremy’s eyes darkened. “Corinne Carew, I’ll let you go and give you back your freedom now.”

Corinne’s eyes lit up. “Really?”

“Yes, really.”

“Wow! Thanks, Mister. I’ll be leaving, then. Hope we never bump into each other again.”

Corinne quickly shook off Jeremy’s hand and walked away. However, Jeremy pulled her back by the

arm before she could even take three steps.

“Did I say you can leave?” Jeremy asked coldly.

Corinne looked puzzled. “You just told me you’re letting me go! How can you go back on your words so

quickly?”

“I’m not going to force you to pretend to be my wife anymore, but I hope you’ll at least consider

becoming my real wife.”

Corinne looked at Jeremy in astonishment. She could not help but wonder whether she heard wrong.

‘He wants me to be his real wife? Wait a minute… Is he proposing to me?‘

“Hello? Earth to Corinne?” Jeremy tapped her on the nose with his finger, wanting her to come out of

her trace and put her focus back on him.

Corinne recovered from her shock but was still slightly in a daze.

“Didn’t you just ask me why I learned how to take the subway? Well, I was scared that you, being the

little rascal that you are, will abandon me in the subway station one day and that I won’t be able to

chase after you on account of me not knowing how to buy the ticket.”

As he was speaking, he slid his hand to her wrist and then interlocked his fingers with hers until he had

her hand firmly clasped in his. It was as if he was very worried that she would suddenly run away.

Corinne was beginning to feel her resolve melting little by little. Jeremy’s every word and move made

her more and more confused. She even looked behind and around her, checking to see if the elders

from the Holden family had sent someone to spy on them. If not, why would Jeremy be acting like this?

Jeremy noticed her looking around and knew that her brain must be going into overdrive again.