Chapter 484

Thaddeus returned with some water and closed Jessamine's door as per her request. He then placed the cup on the table, making a slight sound as he did so.

However, Jessamine seemed to be engrossed in her work. She continued sketching designs and acted as if he didn't exist.

She looked composed on the surface, but in fact, she was flustered. She didn't even know what she was drawing on the paper.

Thaddeus pulled up a chair and sat across from her. When he saw that she hadn't stopped working, he pushed the cup forward. "The water's going to get cold. Why don't you drink it before continuing?"

Jessamine finally couldn't maintain her calm facade anymore. "Mr. Holt, do not come here anymore. You already have a wife, so it isn't appropriate for you to show up at my door.

"The rumors are going to be bad if news of this spreads. Someone of your status shouldn't be serving me drinks."

Thaddeus was silent. It was fine as long as she was willing to talk to him. He feared that she would jus