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Luke was nervous and afraid that Gilmore would kiss Christine again..
But his worries were unnecessary.
Gilmore approached Christine because he felt guilty about kissing her the other day.
Since he happened to meet Christine here today, Gilmore wanted to make a formal apology.
Christine noticed Gilmore approaching.
Her pretty brows furrowed, and there was a hint of confusion in her gloomy eyes.
She had no idea what Gilmore wanted.
If Gilmore tried to kiss her again, she certainly would not let him have his way.
On top of that, Gilmore would be taught a lesson.
With a smile on his face, Gilmore sat down on the sofa across from Christine.
Christine looked calmly at Gilmore and waited for him to explain what he wanted first.
“Hello, Christine! I’m here today to buy a house. I didn’t expect to bump into you,” Gilmore broke the silence.
A little surprised, Christine wondered silently, “Gilmore is here to buy a house?” After Gilmore kissed her the other day, she had someone look into his background. Gilmore’s parents were farmers, and his family was not rich.
So, Christine didn’t think that Gilmore could afford a supreme house like the Palazzo.
When she saw Luke, however, she understood immediately. Presumably, Gilmore was here to accompany Luke to buy a house!
Christine nodded at Gilmore and said, “Welcome to Evergreen Properties.”
“I was brusque the other day. I want to apologize to you,” Gilmore said, bowing slightly to Christine.
Christine sneered, “It was the first time in my life to be used.”
st time in my life to be used.”
When Gilmore heard that, he understood that Christine had learned about Tiffany’s
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betrayal.
“Miss Foster, about that, I was ill–considered and made a terrible mistake. If you like, I’m willing to compensate you. To show respect, Gilmore changed the way he addressed her and said sincerely.
It made Christine’s attitude toward him became less cold.
“How do you plan to compensate me?” Christine looked at Gilmore and asked.
She was curious. What could Gilmore compensate her with?
Gilmore said. “That will be your call, Miss Foster.”
He passed the buck back to Christine.
Christine was at a loss.
She couldn’t really come up with a proposal of how Gilmore could compensate her.
Because she seemed to have everything…
“I can’t think of anything right now. When I have one, I will tell you,” Christine couldn’t help but say helplessly.
Gilmore nodded and said, “That will do, Miss Foster. Please let me know when you know what you want.”
Gilmore paused for a moment and added, “Well, Miss Foster… Can I add you on WhatsApp?
Christine felt strange and asked, “Why do you want to add me on WhatsApp?”
Gilmore replied seriously, “When you have decided what you want, you can reach me on WhatsApp.”
Since she could detect no other intens in Gilmore’s clear eyes, Christine showed him the QR code of her WhatsApp subconsciously.
With a beep, Gilmore scanned the code deftly with his phone.
Then, Gilmore said to Christine politely, “Please accept my friend request, Miss Foster.”
Christine grunted and added him on WhatsApp.
Then, a new friend nicknamed Chrissie appeared on Gilmore’s friend list on WhatsApp. Her avatar was a pretty photo of Christine.
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“Miss Foster, your avatar is so pretty” Gilmore praised her.
Christine was rendered speechless immediately.
At that point, she couldn’t help but feel that Gilmore looked nothing like someone repentant of his mistake.
On the contrary, he added her on WhatsApp and praised her for being pretty.
She felt as if Gilmore was hitting on her.
Christine suddenly realized that she had been tricked by Gilmore again.
Dammit!
Christine couldn’t help but grit her teeth in hate, wanting to tear Gilmore apart.
Just as she was about to flare up, Christine saw someone entering the sales office out of the corner of her eye.
Christine’s attitude changed dramatically. Her brows were no longer knitted. Her eyes. shone brightly. Her smile was sweet and attractive.
She got up from the sofa, stretched out a slender hand abruptly, and held onto Gilmore’s arm gently. Her voice was soft and tempting. “Gilmore, didn’t you say your wanted to see the house? I’ll show you around.”
Gilmore froze and wondered, “What is going on? Has my luck with women finally
come?”
Not far away from the scene, Luke was also stunned.
Christine was holding Gilmore’s arm. Were they in love?
Had Gilmore won the heart of the goddess who was admired by every male student of Oakhaven University?
Gilmore succeeded in less than ten minutes. What tactics did Gilmore use?
Undoubtedly, he was a love expert!
Luke admired Gilmore to no end…
Just then, Luke heard people calling out respectfully, “Good afternoon, Mr. Chapman!”
“Mr. Chapman, are you also here to see the house?”
“Mr. Chapman is definitely here to
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Luke then saw a young man coming in. He was 6 feet tall, with a cold face, penetrating eyes, and a tough vibe
As soon as the man in casualwear came in, those bosses and rich ladies were immediately daunted. They only looked obsequious and prudent.
Luke was surprised to see the imposing and ruthless man. He couldn’t help but gasp in surprise as he recognized the man to be Marco, the young master of the Chapmans.
He was Christine’s top suitor!
Luke snapped back to his senses, looked at Gilmore, whose arm was held by Christine, and groaned inwardly. “This is too bad. If Marco sees them like this, Gilmore is
screwed.
His eyes swiveled as an idea came to him suddenly. With a beaming smile, Luke approached Marco and raised his voice deliberately, “Mr. Chapman, what a small world! Are you also here to see the house?”
Naturally, Luke only greeted Marco in a loud voice to remind Gilmore to keep a distance from Christine.
However, after taking a glance at Luke, Marco went past him coldly and headed to the corner where Christine and Gilmore were in.
Sensing an unfavorable situation, Luke even made to catch up with Marco to buy Gilmore some time.
However, two bodyguards in black vests behind Marco blocked Luke’s way immediately. The muscles on their arms and chest were bulging.
The two bodyguards glared at Luke, warning him against disturbing Marco, or they would surely shower him with punches.
Luke certainly didn’t dare to mess with the two big men. He was forced to stop in his tracks and could only pray for Gilmore.
Gilmore had already seen Marco when Luke greeted him in a loud voice.
Almost instantly, he understood why Christine was suddenly so intimate with him.
Needless to say, Marco’s arrival was the cause.
Luke had told him that Margo was the most powerful candidate among Christine’s
suitors.
From this, Gilmore could tell that Christine was putting on a show for Marco.
But Gilmore was not sure if Christine was using him to turn Marco down.
Or if she was using him to make Marco jealous to test his love for her.
Whichever the case was, Gilmore had to be used.
He recalled what had happened the other day. Unexpectedly, he had exchanged roles. with Christine so soon.
Could this be counted as mutual help? Would his debts toward Christine be cleared. then?
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Gilmore looked at him curiously and asked, “How did you find me?”
After getting the contract and villa keys from Christine, Gilmore came to check on
Villa–1
There were 500 villas in total in the Palazzo. It was difficult to find a person here.
Gilmore was going to call Luke over, but he did not expect that Luke would find him so
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Luke wiped the sweat off his forehead with his hand and said, “It was hard. Fortunately, I met Christine on the way here. She told me that you are at Villa–1”
Gilmore now realized that it was Christine who revealed his whereabouts to Luke.
Then, Gilmore asked tentatively, “Did she tell you anything else?”
“Yes,” Luke said and thumped Gilmore on the shoulder with his fist, “She even said you’re her boyfriend. Gilmore, you’re amazing!
“What did you do to win her heart?”
Gilmore smiled and said, “Would you believe me if I told you I’m just her fake boyfriend?”
Luke looked at Gilmore blankly and then burst into laughter, “Come on, bro, I actually almost believed you…”
Gilmore thrust the contract into Luke’s hands.
Luke was stunned for a moment and then said emotionally, “Bro, you are now giving me a luxurious villa without even thinking about it?
“It makes sense. Christine is the only child of the chairman of Evergreen Group. If you marry her, the whole group will be yours someday. I guess a villa means nothing to you, right?
The corners of Gilmore’s mouth twitched. “I didn’t say I am giving you the villa, Luke. I just want you to check the last clause on the last page of the contract.
Luke was confused. “So I got the wrong end of the stick? Gilmore isn’t giving the villa to me. This is a little awkward.
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Then, Luke turned to the last page of the contract immediately.
Ever since you signed this contract, you have officially become Christine Foster’s contract boyfriend. You are required to cooperate with Christine to prevent outsiders from finding out everything.
[After signing the contract, no breach of the contract is allowed unless both parties. agree to terminate the contract. The penalty for breaking a contract is two billion dollars.]
“Two billion dollars… Luke sucked in a breath of astonishment.
Then, he looked at Gilmore and said anxiously, “If Christine refuses to terminate the contract, won’t you have to pretend to be her boyfriend forever?”
Gilmore flashed Luke an unfathomable smile and said, “But if I don’t let her out of the contract, she can only be my girlfriend.”
Luke processed Gilmore’s words and then suddenly understood what he really meant, “I get it. Christine thought she could use this contract to make you her fake boyfriend.
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“But she forgot one thing. That is, the contract works on her as well. If she wants to terminate it, she’ll need your consent.
“In that case, if you don’t agree to terminate the contract, Christine can do nothing about it but still be your girlfriend, whether she likes it or not.
After Luke finished speaking, he gave Gilmore a thumbs up. Gilmore was ar
On the surface, Gilmore seemed to have been tricked by Christine.
But in fact, Christine fell for Gilmore’s trick as well.
Anyway, Gilmore had Christine’s number.
And it was overwhelmingly likely that Christine would lose more than she would gain and become Gilmore’s,
This was why Gilmore signed the contract to become Christine’s contract boyfriend after reading the last clause.
Christine thought that she could control everything and make Gilmore her fake boyfriend.
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But in Gilmore’s opinion, how could he rejec girlfriend? There was no reason for him to t
Did he really sign the contract just to compe
That was impossible.
After all, he was not a simp.
“Oh, by the way, Gilmore, why did Christine asked in confusion suddenly.
Gilmore had no choice but to tell him everyt Marco and made Gilmore her fake boyfriend Luke finally understood everything.
However, Luke could not help but feel worrie deal with. Are you really not afraid that he wi
Gilmore said. “Tomorrow, Christine’s bodygu day
Luke said enviously, “You are truly Christine: protection.”
Gilmore took the contract from Luke’s hand check the villa out.
Luke agreed.
The two walked into the villa.
The living room inside was very spacious, wit mahogany tables and chairs, leather sofas, an furnished.
“The marble tiles are from Greendale, the lea mahogany tables and chairs from Southingfie chandeliers from Bellcester. Each of these is of dollars!” Luke marveled at the furnishings.
Gilmore sighed inwardly, “Christine has surel herself!
Gilmore estimated that the value of all kinds
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far beyond the price of the villa itself.
It could be said that Gilmore made a huge profit from the deal with Christine.
Having gotten the villa, Gilmore decided to find time to take his parents and sister to
Oakhaven
The villa had everything Gilmore needed. He moved into the villa immediately.
At night, Gilmore and Luke dined at a restaurant to celebrate moving into his new home.
After the meal, the two of them went back to the villa.
Back at the villa, Gilmore took out the key. Just as he was about to open the door, his eyelids suddenly twitched.
Gilmore narrowed his eyes and fixed his gaze on the two uninvited visitors in the villa. A smile appeared on his face as he thought to himself, “I didn’t expect them to come to me so soon!”
Then, Gilmore turned to Luke and whispered. “There are thieves in the villa. Go call security. I’ll wait here.”
Luke was shocked. “Really? How did
you know?”
Gilmore pointed at his head and said, “My intuition. It’s never wrong.”
Gilmore’s tone sounded firm. Although Luke was half–convinced, he could only nod. “Okay, I’ll go call someone. Be careful.”
Gilmore nodded.
Luke tiptoed away.
After Luke left, Gilmore slid the key into the lock.
With a click, Gilmore opened the door. The villa was dark with no lights on.
Gilmore walked in and closed the door with a click.
Then came the sound of a fight, bones crackling, and screams of pain in the dark living
room.
In the dark, there seemed to be a fierce life–and–death struggle going on.
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kosnough, all the more quieted down
Ar bu sime ome, hurried freters and Luke’s voice came from outside. “Hurry, the dies are in the villy”
The door of the vills was thing open, and then the lights lit up
Then Lake and several security guards were all shocked by the scene…
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Luke finally found Gilmore in front of a villa
Gilmore looked at him curiously and asked, “How did you find me?”
After getting the contract and villa keys from Christine, Gilmore came to check on
Villa–1
There were 500 villas in total in the Palazzo. It was difficult to find a person here.
Gilmore was going to call Luke over, but he did not expect that Luke would find him so
NOON
Luke wiped the sweat off his forehead with his hand and said, “It was hard. Fortunately, I met Christine on the way here. She told me that you are at Villa–1”
Gilmore now realized that it was Christine who revealed his whereabouts to Luke.
Then, Gilmore asked tentatively, “Did she tell you anything else?”
“Yes,” Luke said and thumped Gilmore on the shoulder with his fist, “She even said you’re her boyfriend. Gilmore, you’re amazing!
“What did you do to win her heart?”
Gilmore smiled and said, “Would you believe me if I told you I’m just her fake boyfriend?”
Luke looked at Gilmore blankly and then burst into laughter, “Come on, bro, I actually almost believed you…”
Gilmore thrust the contract into Luke’s hands.
Luke was stunned for a moment and then said emotionally, “Bro, you are now giving me a luxurious villa without even thinking about it?
“It makes sense. Christine is the only child of the chairman of Evergreen Group. If you marry her, the whole group will be yours someday. I guess a villa means nothing to you, right?
The corners of Gilmore’s mouth twitched. “I didn’t say I am giving you the villa, Luke. I just want you to check the last clause on the last page of the contract.
Luke was confused. “So I got the wrong end of the stick? Gilmore isn’t giving the villa to me. This is a little awkward.
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Then, Luke turned to the last page of the contract immediately.
Ever since you signed this contract, you have officially become Christine Foster’s contract boyfriend. You are required to cooperate with Christine to prevent outsiders from finding out everything.
[After signing the contract, no breach of the contract is allowed unless both parties. agree to terminate the contract. The penalty for breaking a contract is two billion dollars.]
“Two billion dollars… Luke sucked in a breath of astonishment.
Then, he looked at Gilmore and said anxiously, “If Christine refuses to terminate the contract, won’t you have to pretend to be her boyfriend forever?”
Gilmore flashed Luke an unfathomable smile and said, “But if I don’t let her out of the contract, she can only be my girlfriend.”
Luke processed Gilmore’s words and then suddenly understood what he really meant, “I get it. Christine thought she could use this contract to make you her fake boyfriend.
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“But she forgot one thing. That is, the contract works on her as well. If she wants to terminate it, she’ll need your consent.
“In that case, if you don’t agree to terminate the contract, Christine can do nothing about it but still be your girlfriend, whether she likes it or not.
After Luke finished speaking, he gave Gilmore a thumbs up. Gilmore was ar
On the surface, Gilmore seemed to have been tricked by Christine.
But in fact, Christine fell for Gilmore’s trick as well.
Anyway, Gilmore had Christine’s number.
And it was overwhelmingly likely that Christine would lose more than she would gain and become Gilmore’s,
This was why Gilmore signed the contract to become Christine’s contract boyfriend after reading the last clause.
Christine thought that she could control everything and make Gilmore her fake boyfriend.
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But in Gilmore’s opinion, how could he rejec girlfriend? There was no reason for him to t
Did he really sign the contract just to compe
That was impossible.
After all, he was not a simp.
“Oh, by the way, Gilmore, why did Christine asked in confusion suddenly.
Gilmore had no choice but to tell him everyt Marco and made Gilmore her fake boyfriend Luke finally understood everything.
However, Luke could not help but feel worrie deal with. Are you really not afraid that he wi
Gilmore said. “Tomorrow, Christine’s bodygu day
Luke said enviously, “You are truly Christine: protection.”
Gilmore took the contract from Luke’s hand check the villa out.
Luke agreed.
The two walked into the villa.
The living room inside was very spacious, wit mahogany tables and chairs, leather sofas, an furnished.
“The marble tiles are from Greendale, the lea mahogany tables and chairs from Southingfie chandeliers from Bellcester. Each of these is of dollars!” Luke marveled at the furnishings.
Gilmore sighed inwardly, “Christine has surel herself!
Gilmore estimated that the value of all kinds
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far beyond the price of the villa itself.
It could be said that Gilmore made a huge profit from the deal with Christine.
Having gotten the villa, Gilmore decided to find time to take his parents and sister to
Oakhaven
The villa had everything Gilmore needed. He moved into the villa immediately.
At night, Gilmore and Luke dined at a restaurant to celebrate moving into his new home.
After the meal, the two of them went back to the villa.
Back at the villa, Gilmore took out the key. Just as he was about to open the door, his eyelids suddenly twitched.
Gilmore narrowed his eyes and fixed his gaze on the two uninvited visitors in the villa. A smile appeared on his face as he thought to himself, “I didn’t expect them to come to me so soon!”
Then, Gilmore turned to Luke and whispered. “There are thieves in the villa. Go call security. I’ll wait here.”
Luke was shocked. “Really? How did
you know?”
Gilmore pointed at his head and said, “My intuition. It’s never wrong.”
Gilmore’s tone sounded firm. Although Luke was half–convinced, he could only nod. “Okay, I’ll go call someone. Be careful.”
Gilmore nodded.
Luke tiptoed away.
After Luke left, Gilmore slid the key into the lock.
With a click, Gilmore opened the door. The villa was dark with no lights on.
Gilmore walked in and closed the door with a click.
Then came the sound of a fight, bones crackling, and screams of pain in the dark living
room.
In the dark, there seemed to be a fierce life–and–death struggle going on.
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kosnough, all the more quieted down
Ar bu sime ome, hurried freters and Luke’s voice came from outside. “Hurry, the dies are in the villy”
The door of the vills was thing open, and then the lights lit up
Then Lake and several security guards were all shocked by the scene…
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Two extremely stout yet badly–bruised men were lying on the floor of the living room, moaning. They were unable to stand up.
Luke recognized the two stout men at a glance. They were the very bodyguards who
were with Marco earlier.
And Luke knew by instinct that they were here to mean Gilmore harm, presumably at Marco’s order.
Gilmore would be in trouble now, wouldn’t he?
Luke began looking for Gilmore in the living room.
Before entering the villa, Luke noticed Gilmore’s absence and rushed into it.
However, Gilmore wasn’t there in the living room, which made Luke panicky.
Gilmore must have been taken away by Marco!
Luke shouted at the security guards immediately, “Call the police! Gilmore is abducted.” However, just as he stopped talking, with a squeak, the door of the bathroom opened, and a man stepped out of the bathroom. It was Gilmore, who was believed to have been abducted“,
Luke was puzzled.
The security guards eyed Luke with doubt as if asking him, “Didn’t you say he was
abducted?
Slightly embarrassed by their sight, Luke chuckled, “We don’t have to call the police
now,”
Then, Luke turned to Gilmore and asked, “How come you were in the bathroom?
“Nature’s call,” replied Gilmore.
Luke pointed to the two badly–bruised men on the floor and asked, “What happened to them?
Gilmore said, “I wanted to wait for you and the reinforcements, but I had to go to the bathroom, so I went into the villa for the bathroom.
“Somebody began to attack me in the dark, and I kicked and punched by instinct. I
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how have burt them by accident.”
The truth was, of course, Gilmore wounded Marco’s two bodyguards not because of his instinct, but because of the elixir he’d taken before. The elixir had given him God’s Eye, Wich enabled him to see what others couldn’t see and to see in the dark just as well as in the light.
He saw every move of Marco’s bodyguards clearly.
And he struck them at the right spot at the right time.
But Galmore certainly wouldn’t tell the whole story.
Lake and the few security guards were dumbfounded.
Looking at the bruises on the two guys swollen faces, they found themselves unable to believe it was caused by merely somebody’s instinct.
It was impossible.
Lake, however, couldn’t help feeling a grudging admiration for Gilmore, saying, “Lucky you. Gilmore”
Ties, I am” Gilmore flashed him an unabashed smile.
A young security guard, presumably the captain, turned to Gilmore and said. “Sir, let us take care of these guys for you. We’ll call the police later.
For your security, I’ll dispatch two guards to your villa, safeguarding your house. Is that acceptable for you. Mr. Reed?”
The captain was so attentive for a reason. Before Christine, the daughter of the
chirman of Evergreen Group, left, she ordered that Gilmore be well protected and that His life absolutely could not be at stake.
But they seemed to have neglected their duty by letting two intruders in Gilmore’s villa. Should Miss Foster learn such a matter, he might not be able to serve as captain of the security guards anymore.
Therefore, the captain had to dispatch men to safeguard Gilmore, at least for compensation
Thank you bro,” Gilmore said
Flattered, the cagean hastened to shake his hand, saying. “It is truly our pleasure, Mr.
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The captain,
as well as his men, took the two stout vere men away.
The captain didn’t forget to gently shut the door of the villa before they left.
Luke sat down on the sofa and looked at Gilmore uneasily. “It seems Marco is truly a vengeful man, and you are in jeopardy now.”
Gilmore, nevertheless, appeared rather detached with his hands in his pockets. “Things have a way of working themselves out. Besides, Christine said she’ll send me a personal bodyguard tomorrow to protect me 24/7,”
But that didn’t dispel Luke’s apprehension, for he knew Marco was quite influential here in Oakhaven. Luke was afraid that even with the all–around–the–clock protection of the bodyguard Christine was going to send him, accidents might happen to Gilmore
In addition, even with the rigorous security of the Palazzo, Marco’s bodyguards. managed to sneak into Gilmore’s villa.
And that showed how mighty Marco was.
Yet, Gilmore just gave Luke a pat on the shoulder and said, “Don’t worry about me, Marco wouldn’t dare to lay a finger on me.”
bro.
Looking at Gilmore, Luke wasn’t relieved at all. He said, “How about I call my dad and ask him to send a few security guards here to protect you?”
Gilmore was speechless.
Was he so weak?
So weak that he needed Luke to call the security guards at his family’s factory to protec
him?
Gilmore was actually a whiz at martial arts who had been keeping a low profile.
Did he need protection? No way.
Ding–dong.
Just then, Gilmore’s WhatsApp rang.
Gilmore picked up the phone and saw that it was a message from Christine.
Gilmore opened the text. [Gilmore, I’ll send an ace bodyguard to you tomorrow. He has recently retired from the special forces.
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His name is Gerald Graves, nicknamed the “Wolf.
(Gerald is an expert in martial arts. He had once successfully fulfilled a highly–risky tasi in an embattled zone surrounded by numerous ruthless handits, and returned safe and sound.
This is a photo of him.]
Gilmore saw that the man in the photo was a young man in his twenties. His eyes were sharp and resolute. He looked quite undaunted and aggressive like a wolf.
Needless to say, this was Gerald, the freshly retired special forces member, and bodyguard Christine will be sending over to protect Gilmore tomorrow.
Gilmore never expected the bodyguard Christine mentioned could be so powerful.
It seemed Christine was well aware of how ruthless Marco could be.
Gilmore showed Luke the photo. “Check this out.”
Luke took the phone and scanned the messages Christine sent Gilmore, and an expression of surprise appeared on his face,
He was surprised to learn that Christine would send a retired special forces member to protect Gilmore.
She indeed valued Gilmore.
But it was i
relief for Luke.
Luke figured that, with such a bodyguard at Gilmore’s side, he shouldn’t worry about Gilmore anymore.
They slept soundly.
The next morning, as the clock had just struck eight, both Gilmore and Luke were awakened by the rude horn fro
outside the villa.
They walked out and saw a black Mercedes of the newest model.
Gilmore could tell that the man in the Mercedes was probably Gerald, the bodyguard
that Christine had sent Gilmore.
As the door of the Mercedes opened, a young, short–haired man wearing a pair of sunglasses and a black suit, and a pair of black boots, got out.
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It was a robust nian with a tall and intimidating figure. His upright posture sort of suggested his excellence.
Gilmore looked at him and extended his hand, saying, “You must be Gerald, aren’t
you?
“That’s correct. I am Gerald.” Gerald reached out to shake hands with Gilmore. “I’m here to protect Mr. Reed.
With that, he handed Gilmore the key to the Mercedes and explained, “Miss Foster says this Mercedes is at your disposal during your cooperation.”
Startled, Luke couldn’t believe his eyes. He estimated that this Mercedes with the top- notch configuration must be worth up to three or four million dollars.
Why would Christine give Gilmore a villa worth tens of thousands of dollars and a car worth a few million dollars? It was as if Gilmore was a millionaire.
What did Gilmore do to become so fortunate?
Gilmore, too, was surprised at the million–dollar car Christine had given him.
But now, Gilmore seemed much more sedate than he was before. After all, he’d experienced so much, which broadened his horizons. In Gilmore’s eyes now, a car, no matter how costly, was merely a tool for transport, not a treasury.
Instead of just taking the car key from Gerald, Gilmore said to Gerald, “You’ll drive today. I’ll drive tomorrow.”
To Gerald’s surprise, Gilmore appeared so calm and detached in the face of the luxury car, which made him look up to Gilmore more.
Gerald did not argue and said lightly, “Alright, I’ll drive today. Please get in the car, Reed
Just call me Gilmore, Gerald,” said Gilmore.
Gerald replied with a smile, “Sure.”
car, Mr.
The three went in the Mercedes, leaving the Palazzo as Gerald drove towards Oakhaven University.
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At Oakhaven University.
The Mercedes Gilmore was in was stopped by two security guards at the school gate.
“Student ID, please.” A slightly fat man, probably in his forties, knocked at Gerald’s. window.
Gilmore knew Gerald couldn’t be let in the school anyhow, for he was neither a member of a faculty nor a student there..
And under no circumstances would the guards allow a stranger like Gerald in the school, not least in a car.
Gerald, however, smiled at the man and said, “Hi there, I’m the new director of the Security Department. Now, please open the door for us, will you?”
Gerald’s words appalled Gilmore, Luke, as well as two guards not far away.
Nevertheless, the man didn’t buy it. Instead, he became annoyed and declared, “Sir, I don’t care if you are the new director of the Security Department or not. Show me your ID or get out of here!”
The guard, who looked so righteous and considered himself to be so experienced, didn’t seem to believe a word Gerald had said.
Even his fellows, Gilmore and Luke, thought it was but a lame excuse for Gerald to claim to be the new director of the Security Department.
Gerald nodded and replied, “Okay, I’ll show you my ID.”
With that, Gerald put his hand into his pocket, pulled out an ID, and handed it to the guard outside of the window.
The guard took it and began to examine it.
The photo on the ID looked exactly like Gerald, and his job title was “Head of Security“, employed by the “Security Department of Oakhaven University”
It even had the official seal of Oakhaven University on it.
The guard gave a slight shiver as he saw the seal. He was completely dumbfounded. Gerald in the car was indeed the new director of the Security Department.
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Another guard around 30 years old, took the ID from the man hurriedly after verifying that it was indeed real.
Then, with a bright grin, he turned to Gerald. “Here you are, are, door right away.
Mr. Graves. We’ll open the
Gerald smiled and took the ID. Then, he said, “Thanks. May I have the name of your colleague here, please?”
Suddenly, as if suffering from constipation, the younger guard couldn’t speak.
However, after thinking about it for a while, he decided to tell Gerald. “He is Stanley Strickland. Forgive him, Mr. Graves, please. He was just a bit too inflexible.”
Then, the guard opened the electric door with the remote control for Gerald’s. Mercedes.
Gerald didn’t respond to the guard. He just rolled up the window with a smile and started the car, driving the Mercedes into the school.
Looking at the Mercedes disappearing into the school, the older guard, whose face had turned pale, felt his knees give and collapsed.
Then, he wailed while pounding his chest with both hands, “I’m finished. I offended the new director of the Security Department. I’ll be sacked soon…”
The Mercedes parked in an underground garage of the school.
Gilmore unfastened his belt and asked Gerald, “Are you really the Head of Security at Oakhaven University?”
Gerald nodded and said, “Miss Foster arranged for me to take up the role of Head of Security at the school to better protect you.”
Gilmore thought to himself, “Look at what a wealthy family can do!”
As a matter of fact, it was but the tip of the iceberg of what the Fosters were capable of in Oakhaven. For them, even replacing the president of Oakhaven University would be a breeze, not to mention arranging for Gerald to take up the role of Head of Security at the university.
“This is my business card. Call me if anything happens, and I’ll be there immediately to protect you.” With that, Gerald gave Gilmore a business card.
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Gilmore took it, and the three got off the car.
As Gerald put on his sunglasses, Luke asked out of curiosity, “Are you seriously going to work at the Security Department?”
Gerald looked at Luke and replied, “Where else am I supposed to be? Your classroom?”
Luke was rendered speechless.
Then, without further ado, Gerald headed towards the exit coolly with his hands down his pockets..
Meanwhile, Gilmore smiled as he thought to himself, “With the Head of Security to back me up, nobody would cause me trouble
But he was wrong.
Gilmore and Luke were freshmen at the Department of Medicine.
When they were on their way to the teaching building of the Department of Medicine, Gilmore and Luke were stopped by a dozen of people.
“Oh, isn’t this the jackass who took advantage of Christine, our goddess of Oakhaven University?” A young, slightly mean–looking man leading the group said in anger.
Gilmore recognized him as Darell Weaver.
Darell was the son of another extremely wealthy family and an admirer of Christine.
And the rest of the men were Darell’s followers. They were a bunch of useless toadies who ran errands for Darell all the time.
They were only working as Darell’s sidekicks for food and fun.
In the past, Gilmore would perhaps fear people like Darell, but now, Darell was nobody
to him.
Gilmore gave Darell a sly grin and said, “You must be jealous of me for kissing your goddess, Darell, aren’t you? You should be, for that’s the only thing that you, a coward, are capable of, isn’t it? After all, you wouldn’t dare to kiss Christine, would you?”
Darell was rendered exasperated by Gilmore’s words.
Worse, Gilmore was right about it.
He was indeed too cowardly to lay a finger on Christine, for the Fosters were too
influential and formidable for him that he wouldn’t dare to kiss Christine even in his wildes dreams.
was true that he was jealous of Gilmore for being able to kiss Christine at will.
Annoyingly, there was nothing he could do about it.
Darell felt he would burst with anger and shame, and shouted to his men, “How dare Gilmore insult Christine and talk so openly about it. Let’s teach this ill–mannered man
a lesson?
The rest of the men soon darted forward and surrounded Gilmore and Luke.
Gilmore didn’t seem to mind at all. Instead, he picked up his phone and began texting.
Luke, who was standing next to him, became nervous, and whispered to Gilmore, What do we do now?
Luke knew he and Gilmore were outnumbered and couldn’t possibly escape unscathed. Darell noticed Luke’s subtle expression and said, “You must be scared, Luke, aren’t you? If you’re scared, tell your friend to do 100 push–ups and then ask for my mercy. I might let you go then”
Luke retorted immediately, “No way, Darell! We’ll never submit to you.”
“I
After sending the message, Gilmore looked up at Darell and said in a flat tone, someone is indeed going to be begging for mercy today, but it’s not me, it’s you Outraged, Darell declared, “Either you k for my mercy or I go to hell today. “Go on, boys”
The rest of the men braced themselves to attack
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Suddenly, the sonorous and forceful footsteps of a group of young guards came. They were led by the robust Gerald, who was wearing a pair of sunglasses.
“Someone is causing trouble on campus and bullying others. Arrest the bullies! Gerald ordered
The young guards reacted and struck at his order.
Darell and his men all froze.
Then, with a cry. Darell’s followers scattered, leaving only Darell behind.
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Several guards tackled Darell.
Yet, Darell didn’t seem willing to admit defeat. Instead, he shouted, “Let me go. You have no right to arrest me!”
Gerald said coldly, “You’ll be accused of harming others and causing chaos. We’ll take you to the police station later.”
Darell’s face turned pale at that immediately, for it might damage his family image, and he might get punished for that.
The thought of that left Darell shivering in fear.
Scared, Darell caught sight of Gilmore and Luke, he felt as if he had seen his saviors. He implored immediately, “Forgive me, Gilmore and Luke. I was wrong. Tell them I did nothing to you, please. I don’t want to go to the police station!”
Gilmore looked rather impassive as he looked at Darell and said, “Well, I can’t find a reason to excuse you, Darell. You told us to do 100 push–ups and ask you for mercy, didn’t you?”
Gilmore paused for a while and looked up into the sky, then continued arrogantly, “Alright, I can consider letting you go, as long as you do 100 push–ups and ask us for mercy.”
Looking thunderstruck, Darell’s face had turned ashen.
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While Darell was still at a loss about what to do, Gerald turned to Gilmore and Luke and said. “You two may go on with your business. As for Darell, the police will take care
of him.”
Tacitly knowing Gerald was putting pressure on Darell, Gilmore and Luke exchanged a glance and nodded, saying, “OK then, thanks, Mr. Graves.”
With that, Gilmore and Luke turned to leave,
Darell became restive at their departure and realized it was quite likely that he’d be sent to the police station.
By then, he would become a disgrace to his family.
“Wait a minute, Gilmore. I apologize. I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. I’ll do whatever you ask me to do,” Darell told Gilmore and Luke through gritted teeth.
Gilmore and Luke looked at each other and silently exulted.
“Apart from apologizing, you have to do 100 push–ups too,” Gilmore reminded Darell.
This was what Darell told Gilmore to do.
Now Darell’s malice on Gilmore had backfired on himself.
Darell’s brows became knitted, for he knew 100 push–ups were no easy work for him.
He might die from exhaustion.
Nevertheless, Darell turned to Gilmore and said, “I’ll do it now.”
Gerald nodded and said, “Alright, I’ll let you go since they’re willing to give you a second chance. But don’t forget your promise.
guards let
The go of Darell.
Darell gritted his teeth and knelt before Gilmore and Luke, “I shouldn’t have bullied you. I apologize to you. Thank you for your kindness.”
Gilmore nodded in satisfaction and said, “Good boy. It’s good for you to admit your mistakes”
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Darell lay on the ground and began to do push–ups.
Gerald asked one of the guards to count for Darell, “One, two, three, four, five…”
When the number reached twenty, Darell began to pant.
And when it was thirty, Darell’s face reddened and he was breathing with difficulty.
At fifty, sweat trickled down Darell’s forehead, and his breath was as loud as an accordion. He breathed so forcefully that the lust on the ground was nearly blown into
the air.
Sixty…
Seventy.
At eighty, Darell’s eyes became bloodshot.
at ninety, Darell’s bones almost fell apart, and his body collapsed on the ground, as sotionless as if he were dead.
is clothes were covered with sweat. He was capable of nothing, except panting for reath.
erald turned to Gilmore and said, “Should we make him do the remaining ten?”
Imore said, “No need for that. I hope he can remember this lesson.”
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en, a good idea crossed Gilmore, and he said to Gerald, “Push–ups are good nishment for troublemakers. It does little harm but can be really painful. How about punish troublemakers in this way next time, Gerald?”
undred push–ups were indeed quite painful for most commoners.
rald thought for a while and consented. “Good idea. One hundred push–ups it is
more extended his hand to Gerald and said. “I owe you one.”
ald shook hands with Gilmore and said, “It is my duty to protect you.”
ell and the rest of the guards were startled to see that Gilmore and Gerald were ally acquaintances.
ell realized something and pointed at Gilmore and Gerald, yelling conspired against me. You are abusing your position
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Gerald replied, “File a complaint? Go ahead. But I remind you, it is you who initiated the incident and came up with the idea of push–ups.
“Now, if you want to complain to the headmaster about me, let’s go to his office. I have to tell him about what you did to others too.”
With that, Gerald signaled two guards. “Pull him up and take him to the Headmaster’s
Office.”
The two guards agreed and came close to Darell, trying to pull him up from the ground.
Seeing that, Darell shook his head and said, “Okay, Mr. Graves. I’m not going to file a complaint, alright?”
Assuming an air of perplexity, Gerald turned to Darell and said, “Why not? Didn’t you say that I am abusing my position? Didn’t we conspire against you?”
Darell managed a faint smile and said, “I must have made a slip. Your handling has been fair and unquestionable, Mr. Graves.”
“If that’s the case, let’s call it a day then,” said Gerald.
Then, Gerald said to Gilmore, “Should anyone want any trouble with you, Gilmore, just give me a call.”
Gilmore nodded.
That was right. Gerald led a dozen guards here timely because Gilmore had texted Gerald.
As a matter of fact, Gilmore could easily dispose of this mob like Darell without calling Gerald, but he was afraid it might incur unnecessary trouble.
Therefore, he decided it was
for Gerald, the Head of Security, to cope with them.
Gilmore wouldn’t deal with it himself unless he had to.
In addition, he preferred being a spectator to being involved in violence.
He preferred to enjoy life.
After saying goodbye to Gerald, Gilmore and Luke headed to the teaching building of the Department of Medicine.
Gerald, along with the other guards, also left, leaving the miserable Darell alone,
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struggling to stand up.
Despite being furious at Gilmore and Gerald, he wouldn’t dare to take revenge on them. anymore.
It would be asking for trouble to provoke Gilmore again when he had Gerald, the Head of Security, at his service.
Darell left with all sorts of aches in his limbs.
In the meanwhile, it had been a hell of a day for Gilmore too.
He was stopped in the corridor of the teaching building by a group and asked why did he kiss Christine.
A group of people even followed him into the washroom.
A man even walked into his classroom, pounded against his table, and demanded to have a talk with him.
A man even told him to go to the rooftop of the building and warned him that he’d face dire consequences should he not go there.
To all those troublemakers, Gilmore dealt with them all by sending a message to Gerald.
Then, a few minutes later, the stout Gerald would appear with a team of disciplined, awe–inspiring, and swift security guards behind him.
Soon, the people in the washroom, in the classroom, and on the rooftop, were all caught.
And that day, students of Oakhaven University saw a ridiculous and hilarious scene, as people were seen doing push–ups in the bathroom, in the corridor, in the classroom, and on the rooftop.
The next day, nobody at Oakhaven University dared to cause Gilmore any more trouble.
Later, the news that Gilmore had a patron, the Head of Security, at Oakhaven University was known by everyone there.
Gilmore was quite satisfied with the results.
Now, he knew the benefits of having a good bodyguard around. It could, at least, spare him some unnecessary trouble.
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After school. Gilmore and Luke went to the underground garage.
To their surprise, a woman was standing in front of Gilmore’s Mercedes.
It was Tiffany.
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“Gilmore, looks like someone is looking for you. I’ll get the car and wait for you at the school gate.” Luke whispered to Gilmore as he saw Tiffany.
Luke knew that Tiffany was Gilmore’s ex–girlfriend, but Luke did not like her because she had cheated on Gilmore.
Gilmore nodded at Luke.
Luke walked towards his Land Rover, got in the car, and
Gilmore walked towards his Mercedes.
He took out the car key and pressed it. The Mercedes beeped.
→ away.
Gilmore walked past Tiffany toward the Mercedes as if she wasn’t there and grabbed the door handle.
“Gilmore, I want to talk.” Finally, Tiffany plucked up her courage and said to Gilmore.
A mocking smile appeared on the corner of Gilmore’s mouth. He looked at Tiffany and said, “Miss Hubbard, what do you want to tell me?”
Twisting her fingers, Tiffany stared at Gilmore and said, “Gilmore, I hurt you that day. You must be very sad.
“But I didn’t get with Brandon. He is not the person I want. I… I won’t see him
anymore.”
Gilmore sneered.
Tiffany was really good at lying and acting.
No wonder Brandon fell for her.
“Who says I was sad? You’re sad, aren’t you? It was not easy for you to find a rich boyfriend. What a pity that it didn’t end up well!” After saying that, Gilmore opened the door.
He didn’t want to waste too much time with Tiffany.
“Gilmore, wait a moment.” However, Tiffany held the door and begged Gilmore, “Gilmore, I was wrong. It took me a while to realize you were the one who truly loved me. Let’s start all over again!
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Tiffany was not begging Gilmore to get back with her because she was deeply in love with him.
In fact, she was one of the many who noticed Gilmore driving a luxury car to school yesterday.
She heard that Gilmore had won the lottery and got millions of dollars. (That was right, Luke was the one who spread the news.)
Since Gilmore once loved her, Tiffany thought if she told him that she had made a mistake and reminded him of his feelings for her, she could win his heart back.
That way, Tiffany could get her hands on Gilmore’s money.
However, how could Gilmore not know what Tiffany was up to?
“Sorry, I have got a girlfriend. It’s Christine, the girl I kissed at the school gate the other day. I don’t want to have anything to do with you anymore. Please let go of the door!” Gilmore replied, looking at Tiffany’s hand on the door.
Tiffany was fairly depressed. She let go of the door.
Gilmore then got into the car, slammed the door shut, and drove away.
As the car drove past Tiffany, whose heart was broken, Gilmore didn’t even glance at her.
He was just giving her the cold shoulder she once gave him.
This woman had completely disappeared from his heart.
Watching Gilmore drive the Mercedes away from the parking lot, Tiffany’s eyes flashed with resentment. She said, “Gilmore, I’ll make you regret it!
“If I can’t be with you, I will make sure Christine can’t as well!”
It was a large manor. At night, in the brightly lit manor, there were a dozen luxury houses. It looked like a castle.
The manor belonged to the Fosters, which was a rich and powerful family.
A middle–aged couple and Christine were sitting on the sofa in a luxurious and spacious living room inside one of the houses.
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The middle–aged couple was around forty years old. The man was handsome and had a smile on his face. The woman resembled Christine in appearance. Even though she was in her forties, her well–maintained skin made her look like she was thirty or so and she had an air of elegance.
They were Christine’s parents.
They were David Foster, chairman of Evergreen Group, and Jessica Foster, his wife.
Jessica picked up a cup of coffee and took a sip. She looked at Christine dotingly and said, “Christine, you’ll turn 20 in four days, that is this Saturday. Your dad and I are going to throw a big birthday party for you.”
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The Chapmans‘ Residence was large and brightly lit. Like the Fosters‘ manor, there were also many houses, which looked magnificent.
In the luxurious living room of one of the houses, a man hung up the phone. He was almost fifty, paunchy, and wearing a golden nightgown.
He placed his phone on the table and smiled. “What a surprise! Christine is finally ready to accept Marco.”
He was Roger Chapman, head of the Chapmans and Chairman of Realm Group, which was a giant in Oakhaven.
He was with Marco and a middle–aged woman who was also wearing a golden nightgown.
The woman was Roger’s wife, Rosaline Chapman.
There was a mask on Rosaline’s face. She asked her husband, “What did you say? Christine is finally ready to accept Marco?”
Marco, who had been looking at his phone on the sofa with a cold face, looked up at his father.
Roger nodded with a smile, “That’s right. It was Christine’s mother who called. She said she had given the last invitation to Christine and asked her to invite Marco to her 20th birthday party.”
“Really?” Rosaline was so happy that she took the mask off her face immediately. She stared at her husband and asked, “Is it true that Christine will invite Marco in person?”
Roger chuckled and replied, “If you don’t believe me, you can call and ask Jessica now.”
Rosaline laughed and said, “Of course, I believe you. Looks like the plan we made with Jessica worked”
“That’s right. You and I received the invitations but Marco didn’t. Now Christine has the last invitation. She’ll surely give it to him: Roger also felt that the plan was flawless
However, Marco, who was sitting on the sofa, disagreed and said, “If Christine doesn’t give me the invitation, I won’t be able to even attend her birthday party, will I?”
Roger laughed and replied, Marco, I’m sure Mr. and Mrs. Foster have hinted to Christine that she should give the invitation to you. She won’t embarrass us.”
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Both the Fosters and the Chapmans were wealthy families in Oakhaven. They were involved in a lot of business.
Also, the members of the two families had been friends, which was why Roger believe that Christine, who was from such a big family, wouldn’t embarrass the two famílies.
“Marco, your dad is right. You must take your chance when Christine invites you tomorrow, Rosaline reminded her son as well.
Marco still looked cold when he grunted.
However, he couldn’t help but say mockingly to himself, “Take my chance?”
He had been taking every chance.
So that he could get close to Christine.
So that he could win Christine’s heart.
However, Christine didn’t give him any chance at all.
A few days ago, at the opening ceremony of the Palazzo, Christine was smiling sweetly. at him when she held Gilmore’s arm and told him that he was her boyfriend.
Moreover, he found out that Christine had given her villa to Gilmore as a gift.
She even hired a bodyguard to protect Gilmore all around the clock.
The two men he had sent to cause Gilmore some trouble were caught by the police for “theft“.
And the people who messed with Gilmore at school were caught by a group of security guards and asked to do push–ups.
Marco didn’t even need to think to know Gilmore behind all of that.
that Christine had used her power to protect
It was very likely that Christine would give the last invitation to Gilmore.
However, Marco would never sit by and watch Gilmore get the invitation and show up at Christine’s birthday party safe and sound.
He would be the only boyfriend who was going up at Christine’s party four days later.
A sharp glint flashed through Marco’s cold eyes.
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In the meantime, in the villa at the Palazzo.
Gilmore was sitting on the sofa watching TV when he received a message on WhatsApp. Gilmore checked his phone. The message was from Christine. [I’ve got something for you. See you at 9 am at the basketball court of the Department of Business tomorrow.] Something for him?
At the basketball court of the Department of Business?
Gilmore was so curious that he texted Christine back. [What is it?]
Christine replied, [You’ll know tomorrow. I’m going to bed now. Good night.]
Gilmore replied, [Okay…]
In the bedroom of the Fosters villa, Christine was unhappy when she read Gilmore’s reply.
Why couldn’t he say “Good night“?
He didn’t know girls at all….
Christine snorted in disappointment.
Just then, she received another message on WhatsApp.
She looked at her phone. It was from Gilmore, saying, [Good night.]
The message cheered Christine up immediately. She smiled beautifully.
So it turned out he knew girls after all.
Her reply was simple and arrogant. [Okay…]
The next day, on the basketball court of the Department of Business of Oakhaven University.
Marco was wearing a white basketball jersey and white shorts. The number “23” on the jersey indicated that he was a fan of James from the Lakers.
He was tall and cool, with a basketball in his hands. He was walking to the court with other guys who were also wearing basketball jerseys.
Marco was a junior in the Department of Business. He majored in Business. He liked playing basketball very much and was very good at it too.
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He once led the Oakhaven University basketball team to win the championship in a basketball game held in Oakhaven.
Therefore, he was known as the “Basketball Prince” of the Department of Business at Oakhaven University
Every morning, at eight or nine o’clock, he would play basketball with a few friends on the court of the Department of Business.
There were dozens of students watching them, most of whom were girls that adored him.
Marco came from a wealthy family. Being tall, cool, and good at playing basketball, he had won the hearts of a lot of girls at Oakhaven University.
They waited on the court every morning to watch Marco play basketball, which, in their eyes, was hot and cool.
Marco and a few boys began their game.
He ran very fast. He took the ball from the others, dribbled it, and jumped to dunk it into the hoop.
The girls were excited at once. They screamed as if they were looking at a superstar.
The game was getting more and more intense and exciting.
However, Marco was still the most dazzling guy on the court. He was always able to take the ball and score.
At nine o’clock, a beautiful figure appeared on the other side of the court.
“It’s Christine!”
“Why is she here?
Is she here for Marco too?”
Dozens of girls on the playground discussed in a jealous and disappointed tone when they saw Christine.
They all knew Marco was very friendly to Christine. However, Christine was always giving him the cold shoulder.
That made them hate Christine very much.
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However, Christine was the prettiest girl at Oakhaven University and she was from a wealthy family.
There was nothing they could do to Christine but be jealous of her.
It was rare for Christine to show up on the court, so they thought she must be there | watch Marco play basketball.
A few guys on the court stopped playing and whispered to Marco, “Marco, your godd
is here.”
“This is the first time she has come to see you play basketball.”
“Seems that the Basketball Prince is going to win the goddess’s heart.”
Marco ignored them and turned to look at Christine.
Christine’s long hair and pretty face made her look like a dream.
She was wearing a white school uniform with a collar, a short checkered skirt, and a pa of black leather shoes. Her legs were slender.
She looked gorgeous, energetic, and innocent in the morning sunlight, which quickly attracted the attention of Marco and the other guys.
Marco and the others couldn’t keep their eyes off Christine at all.
Suddenly, Marco noticed the invitation in her fine and slim hands.
His eyes lit up. “Is Christine here to give me the invitation?” he thought to himself.
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Marco’s stern expression couldn’t help but soften.
He was thinking about what his parents had said. Was Christine really willing to accept him?
Or did she have no choice but to give him the invitation for the sake of the relationship between the Fosters and the Chapmans?
However, no matter what, it was the first time Christine had come to the basketball court, which was a great surprise for Marco regardless.
He threw the basketball to a classmate, then walked towards Christine, who was standing by the basketball court. Facing the carly morning sunlight, his eyes shone brightly.
Christine was the most perfect girl in his heart. Her temperament, beauty, and character were all perfect.
She was the only woman worthy of being the love of his life.
He was getting closer and closer to Christine, 40 feet, 30 feet, 20 feet…
When he went across half the court, a boy suddenly came up to Christine and said, “Christine, sorry, I’m late!”
Marco halted his steps immediately. His expression froze over, and a cold gleam flickered through his eyes.
It was Gilmore!
Again!
Marco couldn’t help but clench his fists tightly.
Yes, the boy that came up to Christine was Gilmore.
This time, the boys who were playing basketball with Marco on the basketball court, as well as dozens of girls at the side of the court, couldn’t believe their
eyes.
What?
Wasn’t Christine here at the court for Marco?
She was here for someone else!
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Even from a distance, those boys who were playing basketball could feel Marco’s. awkwardness.
All girls who admired Marco felt
of
sorry for him.
They wanted to rush over and tell Marco, “Christine doesn’t cherish you, and we do.”
Those girls were about to cry…
Christine didn’t seem to know how embarrassed Marco was. Like other girls in love, she said to Gilmore with a pout, “Why are you so late? I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.
To be honest, Christine only wanted Gilmore to comfort her.
The reason why she chose to meet Gilmore on this basketball court was that she knew that Marco would play basketball with others here every morning.
This way, when Marco saw how intimate Gilmore and she were, he would definitely be
very angry.
As long as Marco would give up pursuing her, her parents and Marco’s parents would not want her to be with him.
However, Gilmore didn’t comfort Christine at all. Instead, he gave her two doughnuts and a cup of coffee in a paper bag.
Gilmore gave Christine the food and said, “I am late because I went to buy breakfast for you. I’m sorry!”
Christine was speechless.
So was Marco.
The boys who were playing basketball on the court, and the girls at the side of the court were all speechless.
Then, Marco’s iceberg–like face twitched. How dared Gilmore buy Christine something as cheap as doughnuts and coffee? He had gone too far!
Some of the basketball players also looked down on Gilmore in their hearts.
The girls on the sidelines were also shocked. They couldn’t believe this boy bought doughnuts and coffee as breakfast for Christine, the most beautiful girl at Oakhaven University!
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He was truly one of a kind!
They even wished that a flash of lightning could strike this weirdo, Gilmore, down. immediately!
In this way, they wouldn’t have to see such a stupid scene!
Christine was also shocked by Gilmore’s choice of breakfast for her!
It wasn’t that she didn’t like the doughnuts and coffee Gilmore bought her, but she felt embarrassed eating them in front of so many people.
Would they think that the girl from a rich family was experiencing the life of commoners?
Or that she truly enjoyed doughnuts and coffee?
Although Christine was deeply discouraged by Gilmore, she knew that she had to put on a show.
Hence, she took the food from Gilmore with a faint smile. “Thank you for your breakfast!”
Her pretty and delicate little nose even sniffed the doughnuts on purpose and praised, “Oh! It smells good!”
As soon as Christine said that, everyone, including Marco, was shocked!
That was especially true of Marco. He felt as though someone had stabbed him with a knife!
He had invited Christine to a Michelin restaurant or to eat French cuisine and Japanese cuisine many times, but Christine always refused him.
But now, Christine said that the doughnuts Gilmore had bought her smelled so good.. He felt that Christine truly had double standards.
“Gilmore, I will eat the doughnuts and coffee later.” Christine changed the topic and said to Gilmore “I came looking for you today because I have something for you.”
Gilmore was also very curious about the thing that Christine mentioned on WhatsApp last night.
Christine gave the invitation to Gilmore, saying, “Here is an invitation.”
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Gilmore’s mouth twitched when he saw the invitation card in Christine’s hands, which had two hearts linked together and the word “LOVE” on it.
The design of the invitation was so vulgar!
From the heart–to–heart pattern and the word “LOVE“, Gilmore couldn’t help thinking, “Is Christine going to have a fake marriage with me?”
But she just asked him to pretend to be her boyfriend.
There was nothing about a fake marriage on the contract.
Of course, Gilmore could pretend to marry Christine only if she agreed to sleep with him.
At this thought, a smile appeared on the corners of Gilmore’s lips unconsciously. However, Christine’s next words shattered Gilmore’s fantasy. “It is my 20th birthday this Saturday. This is an invitation to my birthday party. Please attend the party on time.” Gilmore was surprised by the answer. Weren’t they pretending to get married?
Although it was not a fake marriage, it was not a bad idea to attend a party. Then, Gilmore took the invitation with a smile and said, “Don’t worry. I will definitely attend your birthday party on time on Saturday.”
“I’ll be waiting for you then. I’ll go back to the Department of Art for class first.” After saying that, Christine was about to leave.
“I have to go back to the Department of Medicine too. Let’s walk together,” said
Gilmore.
Christine nodded slightly.
After walking less than ten meters away from the court, Gilmore asked Christine, “What? Don’t you like doughnuts and coffee?”
His words almost left Christine in tears. She mustered a smile on her face. “Of course, I do.
“Then why don’t you eat it now? They are not as delicious when they get cold.
“Alright!”
Then, Christine opened her mouth desperately and took a bite of the doughnut.
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Once again. Marro and the others were shocked.
It was not until Gilmore and Christine disappeared from their sight that they recovered from their shock
Then, Marco left with a gloomy expression without speaking
Everyone on the basketball court knew why Marco left without a word.
Christine did not give Marco the invitation to her birthday party but gave it to Gilmore instead. How could Marco be in a good mood?
But what surprised them the most was that Christine, the most beautiful girl at Oakhaven University and daughter of a rich family, actually ate the cheap doughnuts and coffee that Gilmore bought her.
They were still struggling to accept the truth.
On a secluded path on campus, Christine, who had just parted with Gilmore, looked at half a doughnut and the half–emptied cup of coffee in her hands.
Her resentment was very deep as she mumbled, “Gilmore the bastard! He actually made me eat these in front of so many people. My image has been completely ruined. Damn. you, Gilmore, I will tear you apart bit by bit!”
However, she went on to tear off a large chunk of the half–caten doughnut in her hand instead of Gilmore.
The doughnut filled her mouth, finally stopping her from cursing Gilmore.
However, after chewing and swallowing the food, she savored it and said, “I didn’t
expect it to be so delicious. Tomorrow, I’ll ask that bastard Gilmore to buy me again..
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In the evening, in the living room of the Fosters‘ villa, Jessica said angrily to Christine, who was sitting on the sofa, “Christine, how can you do this? How can you give important invitation to an irrelevant person so casually?”
Rosaline from the Chapmans had already phoned Jessica and told her that Christine had given the invitation to Gilmore today.
Jessica got angry when she learned that Christine but gave it to Gilmore, who came from nowhere.
did not give the invitation to Marco,
Christine said seriously, “Gilmore is my boyfriend, and he is the most important person to me. Why can’t I give him the invitation?”
Jessica retorted strongly, “I don’t agree. I will never let you date a poor boy that we know nothing about.”
Christine stood up from the sofa, looked at her mother, and said, “You can oppose my relationship with Gilmore, but don’t expect me to be with Marco instead.”
With that, Christine strode upstairs.
“You…” Jessica watched Christine disappear upstairs and was too angry to speak.
Sitting on the sofa, David, who had kept silent during the confrontation between the mother and daughter, persuaded his wife in a low voice, “Jessica, look at you. You’re arguing with our daughter again.”
Jessica ignored David and said, “Now, our daughter is going to be with a poor boy. Marco is good at everything. Why doesn’t she like him? How can I not be angry?”
David reached out his hand to pat his wife’s back considerately, saying, “Well, don’t be angry. We might have rushed for Christine and Marco. As for Gilmore, I think Christine is only using him to avoid being with Marco.”
“Using him? What do you mean?” Jessica frowned slightly and looked at her husband in confusion.
David said, “Didn’t Rosaline say that today, Christine gave Gilmore the invitation where Marco played basketball deliberately?
“She is obviously using Gilmore to avoid Marco, whom we have chosen for her. She is just angry and found a boy to lie to us and say that he is her boyfriend deliberately.”
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As Evergreen Group’s chairman, David dealt with various crises easily in the business world. Naturally, he was very knowledgeable and experienced.
If he couldn’t see through Christine’s little trick, then how could he be qualified for leading a giant company?
Hearing David’s words, Jessica suddenly realized that her daughter had found a fake boyfriend to fool her in order not to be with Marco.
Seeing that her husband could see through her daughter’s mind, Jessica could not help asking him for advice, “Then, what do we do now?”
David said, “First of all, Gilmore must not come to the birthday party. Otherwise, we and the Chapmans will both be embarrassed. Moreover, the guests there are all icons in the business world. If this matter is spread out, it will definitely be widely discussed.
“Secondly, do not push Christine too hard with regard to her relationship with Marco. Put it off for now. Otherwise, if you push her too hard, she will do something even riskier.”
Jessica nodded her head slightly, thinking that her husband’s words made a lot of sense.
“David, do you have any way to stop Gilmore from attending Christine’s birthday party?”
David pondered for a moment and said, “I’ll visit Gilmore in the next two days.”
In the bedroom of the villa, Christine was sulking. Her curvaceous body lay on the mattress, looking sexy.
She did not understand why her mother would only talk to her about Marco all day long.
It was as though there was only Marco in this world.
What was so good about this Marco?
He was cold all day long.
She and he had nothing in common.
She didn’t feel anything when she was with him.
Apart from the fact that he came from a rich and powerful family, Christine really couldn’t find anything aboul Marco that made him suitable for her.
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Anyway, even if there was only Marco left in this world, Christine wouldn’t marry him.
Just as Christine swore angrily in her heart, someone knocked on the door. “Christine, I am Jocelyn. Your mom washed fresh strawberries and asked me to take them to you.”
Christine replied directly, “Nope, take it away!
However, not only did the person outside not leave, but she instead opened the door and walked in.
It was a 30–year–old woman with a smile on her face and a plate of strawberries in her hands-
Jocelyn put a plate of strawberries on the table and said, “Christine, these are your favorite. Have a taste.”
Christine did not move. She looked at Jocelyn and said, “Jocelyn, isn’t my mother angry with me? Did she really ask you to bring the strawberries here?”
Jocelyn said very seriously, “Yes, your mom asked me to bring them up even washed the strawberries herself.
for
you. She
“She also said that she shouldn’t force you too much and won’t force you to be with Mr. Chapman again in the future. She is just worried that you would be deceived if you find a boyfriend at random.”
Hearing this, Christine was overjoyed. “Is my mother really not going to force me to be with Marco anymore?”
In other words, giving Gilmore the invitation had worked perfectly.
She could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
As for her mother being worried that Gilmore was lying to her, how was that possible?
She had signed a contract with Gilmore.
Once she confirmed that her mother would no longer force her to be with Marco, she would terminate the contract with Gilmore.
“Jocelyn, give me a strawberry.” Christine was in a good mood and had an appetite for strawberries immediately.
Jocelyn smiled. “Miss Foster, are you not angry anymore?”
Christine muttered, “Jocelyn, why are you talking so much? You’re just like my mother.
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Jocelyn had been working for the Fosters for more than 10 years. The family members. all treat her as one of their own.
This was also why Christine’s mother asked Jocelyn to tell Christine that she would not force her to be with Marco anymore.
Jocelyn had no choice but to say with a smile, “Alright. I talk too much. Come on, have a strawberry.”
As she spoke, Jocelyn took a strawberry from the plate and put it into Christine’s
mouth.
Christine opened her mouth and ate the strawberry.
It was so delicious.
Two days later, at night.
Under the protection of two black SUVs, a Rolls–Royce came to Villa–1 of the Palazzo.
More than a dozen strong and powerful bodyguards got out of the two SUVS.
A bodyguard opened the door of the Rolls–Royce’s back seat and David, who was in a suit, got out of the car.
Then, under the protection of his bodyguards, David walked to Gilmore and Gerald, who were standing in front of the villa.
Standing in front of the villa, Gerald greeted David immediately, “Good evening, Mr.
Foster!”
Gilmore, who wa
Mr. Foster!”
also standing in front of the villa, also said to David politely, “Hello,
This time, Christine’s father, chairman of Evergreen Group, wanted to see Gilmore. Gerald had received a notice from David in advance and told Gilmore about it.
Therefore, Gilmore was not too surprised by David’s visit.
David looked at Gilmore and said, “You must be Gilmore, right?”
Gilmore nodded. “Yes, I am Gilmore.”
Then, Gilmore gestured towards the villa and said, “Mr. Foster, this way please!”
David nodded, then looked at Gerald and the other bodyguards and said, “Wait outside.”
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He wanted to talk to Gilmore alone and did not want too many people to follow him in.
Gerald and the other bodyguards answered, “Yes, Mr. Foster.”
David and Gilmore entered the villa.
Gerald went forward and closed the door of the villa gently.
In the spacious living room of the villa, David and Gilmore sat down on two luxurious leather sofas.
The two looked at each other and Gilmore smiled. “Mr. Foster, what tea do you like? I’ll pour you a drink.”
A faint smile appeared on David’s face as he said, “Earl Grey.”
“Okay, I will get you some Earl Grey right now.” Gilmore took out a tea pot and began to make tea.
