“Gambling City?”
Previously, Chris had wiped out the top family in Gambling City, the Sample family. Subsequently, the Chester Group established a branch in Gambling City. Over time, this branch flourished and grew strong.
However, with the growth of the Chester Group in Gambling City came a series of problems. This time, Esther was heading there to resolve these issues. Coincidentally, a major boss in Gambling City wanted to collaborate with the Chester Group. Esther valued this partnership highly, so she decided to handle the talks personally.
Chris nodded and said, “Alright, I’ll accompany you there when the time comes.”
“My dear, you should head upstairs to sleep early.”
With that, Esther left.
…
The next morning, Juliette woke up early. She went to the bathroom outside and suddenly noticed an unfamiliar coat there. She was taken aback. Neither she nor Esther wore such clothes. Where did this coat come from?
Then, Juliette remembered the strange woman she had seen last night. Shocked, she decided to investigate.
Juliette went to the guest room and immediately smelled a woman’s perfume. She was certain a woman had slept there. Only she and Esther were in the villa, and they certainly wouldn’t stay in the guest room.
“Could Chris have brought another woman home?”
Suddenly, Juliette saw a note on the table. She walked over, picked it up, and read,
“Mr. Shelby, I had a good sleep last night. I’m leaving now, Seraphina.”
Juliette was astonished.
She hadn’t expected the woman from last night to be Seraphina. But why hadn’t Chris told her?
Determined to get some answers, Juliette went to the living room and found Chris watching TV. She marched over and grabbed his ear, causing him a sharp pain.
“What are you doing?”
Chris looked at her, annoyed.
“Hmph!”
Juliette snorted.
“Chris, why was there another woman in the guest room last night?”
“Ah!”
Chris exclaimed, then gave a bitter smile.
“You know about that?”
Juliette replied sternly, “Chris, I can’t believe you would bring another woman to the villa behind Esther’s back. I’m going to tell Esther right now.”
“No, don’t!”
Seeing Juliette turning to leave, Chris quickly grabbed her.
Chris grinned sheepishly, “Don’t misunderstand. The person who slept in the guest room last night was our master’s daughter, Seraphina. Please, don’t tell Esther about this!”
Juliette frowned and asked, “Chris, why didn’t you tell Esther?”
Chris sighed, “I got home late last night and only then saw Seraphina sitting on the living room couch. And you know how Esther is-if she knew Seraphina had stayed over, she’d be jealous.”
Hearing this, Juliette rolled her eyes and said, “Chris, you know Esther would get mad, so you should have been clearer with her. If Esther finds out Seraphina stayed even for one night, just wait and see what happens!”
Chris wore a look of resignation, thankful that Juliette had found out instead of Esther.
If Esther had discovered it, he would have been doomed.
Juliette pulled out the garment and tossed it over: “Chris, here you go!”
As Chris caught the garment, his face lit up with curiosity: “What is this…?”
Juliette, frustrated, said: “It’s something Seraphina left in the restroom last night!”
Hearing this, Chris broke into a sweat.
“Even if Seraphina left it, you shouldn’t give it to me!”
Chris looked speechless, knowing if Esther found him with a woman’s clothing, he would be in serious trouble.
Juliette laughed, “Hehe! Chris, Seraphina left this behind just before she left, probably for you, so I brought it to you!”
“Oh, come on!”
At that moment, Chris was truly at a loss for words.
Chris stuffed the garment in his pocket and pleaded with Juliette with a smile, “You mustn’t tell Esther about this!”
Juliette snorted, “Okay, but I have one condition.”
“What’s your condition?”
Upon hearing this, Chris frowned.
Juliette, with a smug expression, declared: “Chris, from now on, you do whatever I ask. If you don’t, I’ll tell Esther about this.”
“I…”
At this moment, Chris was exasperated and at a loss for words.
Chris never imagined that Juliette would threaten him.
However, with no other options left, he reluctantly agreed.
“Fine! I agree, whatever you say, I’ll do.”
Seeing Chris agree, Juliette smiled triumphantly.
Juliette then handed him a note: “Chris, this is what Seraphina left for you before she left.”
Chris took the note and his face immediately fell.
Seraphina, if you’re going to leave, just leave; why leave a note too? Isn’t this just setting me up?
“My dear, what are you doing?”
At that moment, Esther walked over, curious.
Seeing Esther approaching, Chris quickly stuffed the note into his pocket.
Chris chuckled nervously, “Oh, nothing dear, just chatting with Juliette.”
“Oh!”
Esther seemed unconvinced by his response.
Esther looked at Juliette: “Juliette, weren’t you supposed to go shopping with me today?”
“Yes!”
Juliette nodded, glanced at Chris, and added: “Chris, why don’t you come along with us?”
Having just promised Juliette to do whatever she asked, Chris had no choice but to agree.
Subsequently, Chris ended up shopping with Esther and Juliette.
All the while, Chris carried bags upon bags, a look of resignation etched on his face.
Reluctantly following the women shopping was truly exhausting.
Finally, it was time to eat, and they found a fancy restaurant nearby.
Due to the mealtime rush, the place was packed.
“Hello, can I help you with anything?”
At that moment, a waiter approached them with a smile.
Esther responded, “Hello, could you arrange a private room for us?”
“Perfect timing, we have just one private room left…”
“I’ll take that room!”