Ranita felt deeply moved. She called Chris and Jedidiah one by one to express her gratitude. Chris was fine, but Jedidiah scolded her and expressed a willingness to terminate the contract with Shannon even at the cost of compensation.
“Ranita, you are really capable. You didn’t say a word to me about such a big thing.” After a pause, Jedidiah added, “I’ll handle it with Chole. I’ll send a legal officer to resolve the contract issues.”
Because of Chole, Ranita hadn’t objected before. But now that Shannon had given them leverage, terminating the contract was indeed feasible.
“Alright, I agree,” Ranita didn’t object.
“How have you been with Ayaan lately?” Jedidiah paused again, then asked, “You haven’t been in touch with Brendon, have you?”
Ranita felt immediately guilty at this question.
“No,” Ranita didn’t dare to tell the truth. Brendon was actually at home now… If Jedidiah found out, he’d probably buy a ticket and come over immediately!
Jedidiah sneered, “Ranita, you better not lie to me!”
“In that case, what about the studio? Did he hug you? When the legal officer goes over, you bring Ayaan back immediately,” Jedidiah felt annoyed whenever Brendon was mentioned.
That damned man married his sister but didn’t cherish her. Such a scumbag wasn’t worthy of being with Ranita.
“Jedidiah… he didn’t mean to, there was danger at the time, and he just helped me,” Ranita defended.
“He has already posted a lawyer’s statement online… Jedidiah, please don’t be angry,” Ranita regretted mentioning it; Jedidiah got even angrier, “You’re still siding with him! I don’t understand!”
“I’m not protecting him,” Ranita muttered.
Just then, Brendon’s voice came from outside, making Jedidiah immediately alert, “Where are you? How come I hear Brendon’s voice?”
“You misheard! I’m at home!” Ranita covered the phone, feeling as guilty as a child caught stealing candy, “Jedidiah, I’ll go check on Ayaan. I’ll hang up now.”
Ranita hung up and turned around to see Brendon poking his head out of the bathroom.
His neck was exposed, with water droplets, his face and hair damp, looking sexy and attractive.
“What’s up?”
“My underwear accidentally fell on the floor. Can you help me get a new one?” Brendon was calm, but Ranita wasn’t so composed.
She felt her neck starting to heat up.
“Sure, no problem.” Brendon politely nodded, and after hesitating for a moment, Ranita went to get him a new pair.
The size was still the same as before.
Over the years, his physique hadn’t changed much, still slim and muscular with well-defined deltoids. Just thinking about it, certain scenes that would make one’s nose bleed came to Ranita’s mind, scaring her into handing Brendon the underwear and running away.
The weather was getting hotter and hotter.
Ranita tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
And she always felt hot! The scariest thing was that she had vivid dreams, with Brendon constantly kissing her, and her eyes filled with the strong chest of a man…
Ranita woke up in a fright.
She tiptoed to pour a glass of warm water and took out a photo with a stamped seal from her wallet, staring at it absentmindedly.
Ranita would never forget the day she went with Brendon to get their marriage certificate. He was very cold, not smiling at all, just going through the motions of taking pictures, signing, and solemnly declaring their marriage.
There weren’t many formalities, but Ranita was very nervous. She was particularly afraid that Brendon would suddenly change his mind and run away without getting married.
That would be so embarrassing for her.