Chapter 23 

Immediately Kevin turned with eyes wide open and stared at Donald in disbelief. “Wow, a Bentley Continental GT costs more than six million. Did you win the lottery or something?”

Skylar touched the side of the car reverently, envy blazing in her eyes.

“Get in,” Donald repeated with a frown.

Kevin hurriedly opened the door to the passenger seat and slid in, his fingertips grazing every detail of the vehicle’s plush interior as he made awed noises.

“Keep your hands to yourself. The money you lost is nearly sufficient to purchase this car,” Donald ordered in a deadpanned voice.

That made Kevin stiffen at once. “I wasn’t the only one who lost the money…

Donald didn’t respond.

“How did you get this car?” Skylar piped up.

“I borrowed it.”

Kevin pouted. “Who would be so rich to lend you a luxury car?”

“Lana Collins,” Donald replied.

Upon hearing that, Skylar’s eyes rounded with shock. “What’s your relationship with her? Why would she loan this car to you?”

“I’m her bodyguard.”

Skylar promptly lost interest after hearing that nugget of information and sagged in her seat. A look of distaste showed on her face as she snidely commented, “So you’re a bodyguard now?”

nothing left between you and Jennifer? Why don’t you let her go? If you love her, you should

an inscrutable glance at

he stopped talking altogether. What’s with Donald? He’s devoid of emotions like a zombie. At the same time, it seems like he’s arrogant and looks

to make comparisons. After all, Harrison is the

Besides, Harry gave me a million without even asking me why I needed the money. See how generous

and I’ll kick

she typed up a message that read, Harry, thank you for today. We should meet up

had gone through several rounds of filters was attached before she sent the

the phone in Donald’s pocket chirped with an

to him as she eyed him warily. Suspicion flashed across her

after, they arrived in front of Pollerton Pharma to find Jennifer on her knees, her eyes red and swollen. She had clearly

of the car and handed her a tissue while soothing her,

raised her head, and joy shone in her eyes before she dissolved into more tears. She sprang to her feet, lept into his arms, and buried her face against his chest. “Why am I being subjected to such humiliation? Harrison was right. A poor couple can never be happy. I wouldn’t have to put up with this if you were a little more accomplished than

face as she held on tightly

through the silky strands. “It’s all over now. I got Kevin

She exclaimed in wonder. “How did you do it?” Kevin stepped out of the car at that moment and supplied, “How else? Of course it was with Harrison’s help. He helped us pay a million and probably beat up Blade

and spittle flew from his mouth. “Jennifer, you have no idea how terse and aggressive Jerald was with me. When Harrison rescued us, Jerald immediately improved his behavior and bowed to me. Let me tell you.

that critical moment. It seems some people are just born useless,” Skylar followed suit, making sure

head to look at the former, guilt about Harrison creeping up on her. Despite how she had treated him, he was still willing

a short

without offering a single comment. He had already decided to obliterate Pollerton Pharma today to get even with Harrison

Achilles’ heel,

over Donald’s shoulder and saw the sleek car behind him. “Where

Do you think he can afford such a car?” Kevin said’

it now, though, as Lana’s bodyguard. So, his monthly pay should increase.” A cynical, mocking tone

she lifted her gaze back

gave her

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