Chapter 27

After the 'kiss' was over, Corinne pushed Jeremy away at once.

She gladly took the painting from Tommy and walked away with her arms held around it. After about two steps, she turned back to give him a wink, even complimenting him, "Thanks, mister! You're super handsome today!"

Jeremy's expression was sullen and vague as he pursed his thin lips. 'Did that little snob call me handsome only after I gave her a gift?'

Tommy watched Corinne walk cheerfully into the courtyard and unconsciously beamed. "Sir, she's actually...rather cute!"

Jeremy shot Tommy a cold look. "Still staring at her, are you?"

Tommy looked away in fright. "Ahem! So where are we going next, sir?"

"The company."

"Got it!"

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The next day, Corinne received a call from Annie just as she was eating the sumptuous lunch Pamela made for her.

"Aunt Corinne!"

Corinne did not have Annie's number saved, but she recognized Annie's voice and asked, "Why do you have my phone number?"

"I got it from my uncle!"

Corinne was