Chapter 55

Suddenly, Jason bent down and got close to Corinne's ear. He whispered, "But, if you like them, I can give them to you…as proposal gifts for your hand in marriage."

Corinne grimaced and shot him an annoyed stare. She was going to ignore his joke, but as she tried to think of a way to get Jason to sell those paintings to her, an ominous feeling rose in her chest.

She frowned, and her expression was looking terrible, too.

Jason noticed Corinne was feeling unwell and asked, "What's wrong?"

There was sweat coming out of her forehead, and her lips had turned pale. "I'm just…not feeling quite well."

Jason looked worried. "Did you catch a cold because of the low temperature in the art gallery?"

"M—Maybe." She gritted her teeth uncomfortably. She even started to shiver.

Jason took off his jacket to put it on her. He said softly, "Let me bring you to the lounge so you can rest. There's no air-conditioner there, so the temperature is slightly warmer."

"Thank you."

Corinne had a hard tim