Let me go, Mr. Hill [by Shallow South] Chapter 94
Jeffery frowned. His lips parted slightly but no words came out in the end.
…
20 minutes later.
Restroom.
Aunty Helen cautiously stepped toward Rebecca. She looked rather uneasy.
“First Young Lady, will President Jones and Madam suspect me for what happened at the ceremony today? I’m innocent. It was you who asked me to make the false accusation.”
“It’s fine. I’ve already dismissed the idea from their minds.” Rebeca retrieved a credit card from her purse and gave it to the woman. “This is your compensation. Keep your lips tight. I don’t want anyone to know about what happened today.”
Aunty Helen’s eyes sparkled. She quickly received the gift and nodded constantly. “Happy to be at your service.”
“One more thing…” The corners of Rebecca’s lips twitched into an evil grin. “You must take good care of my grandmother. I don’t want to see her condition improving at all.”
This took Aunty Helen by shock. A shudder passed through her as she looked at the young lady.
However, she nodded without hesitation after thinking of the compensation. “No problem. Oh right, I didn’t get the chance to congratulate you on your engagement.”
“It’s not the wedding yet.” A nonchalant expression washed over Rebecca’s face. She would not be foolish enough to actually marry Ethan if he lost the right to take over the Lowe Company.
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The following morning. 7 a.m.
Catherine was still sleeping lazily.
She felt like a whole new person ever since moving out and not having to prepare breakfast for Shaun every morning.
Her phone rang out of the blue.
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