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The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 191-The truth of the matter, however, was vastly unlike that which was portrayed by the trending.

searches.

Sherlyn was furious because she used to be the one giving out orders to rile public perception against certain people, and she felt unjust that it somehow became her turn to be slandered.

“Mister Aaron, the trending searches aren’t true! Please believe me…” she hastily tried to explain.

Aaron, however, was unmoved and said in a professional manner, “The problem now is not whether I believe you, Miss Sherlyn, but whether or not the public believes you. If you do not agree. to a peaceful termination of the contract, we can proceed with the legal procedures too. However, I should remind you that the compensation you would have to pay for losing the case. would be much, much higher.” Sherlyn was at a loss. She knew she could not win against Newmoon Group in the lawsuit, and she eventually decided to compromise. “Okay. I’ll sign the termination agreement…” Just like that, Sherlyn signed the agreement to terminate the contract.

Lilliana watched from the sidelines and felt sorry for her daughter. It would be difficult for Sherlyn. to bounce back in the future after her fortunes took a steep dive due to the loss of both the lead role in Goran’s film and the ambassadorial endorsement role in Newmoon Group.

Aaron accepted the contract with satisfaction and glanced subtly at Corinne, who nodded imperceptibly. Aaron understood her gesture at once and turned to leave.

Since Sherlyn had borne the brunt of anger from someone she could not offend, she decided to vent her anger on Corinne.

“Corinne, I’m now officially announcing that I’m firing you! You are to return the advance salary to me right now.” Corinne could not be happier. “Okay.” She took out her cell phone to scan the code from Sherlyn’s banking app, but Sherlyn frowned unhappily when she saw the amount. “Why is it only seven hundred and fifty? I paid you a one- thousand-and-five-hundred-dollar advance!” Corinne replied, “The workload I’ve been given in the past few days is far greater than the normal workload, and you’re lucky that I’m kind enough to return half.” Sherlyn rolled her eyes. “Where did you get the nerve to take half your salary when you’ve only just worked a few days? You think too highly of yourself!” Corinne smiled faintly. “I’m not a famous person, but most people can’t afford to hire me. Since we’re sisters, you can consider that price a family discount.” Sherlyn laughed. “You think this is some sort of super difficult job? You’re just an assistant, and under normal circumstances, I can hire three people to serve me at the same time with the money I’m paying you. Why are you even trying to argue with me?!” “Is that so? Judging from how notorious you’ve become, are you sure anyone is willing to be your assistant?” “Some nerve you have to say that, Corinne! You have no right looking down on me, even if I’ve fallen from grace for now!

Corinne got up, stretched her body a little, and said, “Don’t get me wrong I don’t mean to look down on you at all. You’re not even worth being looked down on in my opinion.

Sherlyn exploded in a rage, “How dare you…” Lilliana, being the oldest and more experienced of the three, was rather sensible, and she came. over to persuade Sherlyn “That’s enough, Sherlyn Let’s go home and try to persuade our dad We’ll have lots of time to deal with this little b*tch in the future Corinne ignored them as she yawned lazily and left the ward While waiting for the elevator, she casually donated to charity the 750 dollars she withheld from Sherlyn.

Though she needed money, she did not want what came out of Sherlyn’s pocket. She only did that because she could not let Sherlyn push her around for those few days without paying the price.

It would be better to teach Sherlyn a lesson so she would not provoke her again.

The elevator door soon opened, and out came Tommy, who looked respectfully at her and said, ” I’ve been tasked to pick you up, ma’am.”

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 192-Corinne frowned when she saw Tommy. “How does he know I’m in the hospital?” Jeremy had clearly sent her to the Carews that morning, so she wondered if he had sent someone to follow her.

Tommy explained, “Because you’re using his cell phone. He can use that to locate your whereabouts.” “I see.” Corinne looked at his cell phone in her hand and felt a little uncomfortable that she had been monitored remotely.

Tommy then said, “He knew that you called an ambulance, but because he couldn’t get out of an important meeting that the company had today, he told me to come over and find out what happened to you.” “I’m fine. It was my stepmother that got a little hurt.

“Great to hear that, ma’am.” Corinne felt uncomfortable when she heard him call her ‘ma’am’.

She recalled how he referred to her as ‘Miss Corinne’ in the past, and she was clueless as to why he changed his way of addressing her.

She did not bother to delve too much into it and so asked softly, “Did Jeremy tell you where he wanted me sent to?” Tommy said, “Nowhere in particular. His orders were to have me send you home safely and securely.” The kidnapping incident from the previous night made Jeremy very vigilant, it seemed.

“Okay, let’s go.” Corinne nodded and jumped at the chance to save on taking a taxi.

She was terribly exhausted, and all she wanted to do was head home and catch up on some sleep.

As the car drove on the road, Corinne rested her chin and spaced out as she looked at the passing. scenery outside the car window. Her emotions were a mess at that moment. It was too big of a revelation when Aaron found out that Marvin was not her father.

‘If I’m not Marvin’s daughter, and my surname isn’t Carew, what’s my true surname? Who is my biological father? Why did he abandon my mother and me? Why did Marvin bring me into his home, then? Why would he take in a child who isn’t related to him? It’s clear that Marvin didn’t want to raise me, or he wouldn’t have sent me to the countryside not long after bringing me home.” Those questions formed a lingering mystery in her mind.

When the car arrived at the Holdens’ estate, Corinne had already fallen asleep in the car.

Tommy woke her up slowly. “Wake up, ma’am. We’ve arrived.” Corinne rubbed her eyes and looked out the window to make sure that she had arrived at the Chan Holden estate before unfastening her seat belt and getting out of the car.

Tommy rushed out and shouted, “Wait, ma’am!” Corinne stopped walking, turned around with a sleepy gaze, and asked, “Is there anything else?” Tommy walked to the back of the car and opened the trunk. “Mister Jeremy has something for you. Could you please come over and see if they’re what you’ve been looking for?” ‘What could it be? Corinne raised her eyebrows curiously and walked over to take a look. There, she saw three exquisitely packaged picture frames in the rear compartment, which were none. other than her mother’s three posthumous paintings that Jason owned!

Tommy explained, “Mister Jeremy bought them and requested them to be given to you. Are they the three paintings that you wanted?” Corinne was stunned. She snapped back from her surprise and said, “Yes! They are! How did he get it, though? Didn’t Jason say that these aren’t for sale?” Tommy said, “Mister Jason is a longtime friend of Mister Jeremy, and many of the Talbots’ businesses are highly dependent on cooperation with the Holdens.

They would have to show a bit more deference to the Holdens” ‘I see, Corinne thought She touched the painting fondly and felt very emotional deep in her heart. It was almost as if she was feeling the warmth of her long lost mother.

‘So that’s what Jeremy meant when he said this morning that he wouldn’t treat me badly!’

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 193-A bit of reciprocity was not bad at all, and fortunately for Corinne, she was given the paintings that she wanted.

“Well, say thanks to your boss for me!” Corinne then rang the doorbell and asked the butler to send someone out to help her bring in the three paintings.

Tommy received a message on his phone, and he glanced down to read it before raising his head. to look at Corinne. “Ma’am, Mister Jeremy wanted me to ask you if there’s anything you’d like to eat tonight.”

Corinne was taken aback. “He’s coming back for dinner tonight?” Tommy nodded. “I believe so.” Corinne frowned unhappily, wondering why he chose to return when Pamela was no longer watching over the two of them all the time.

“Anything’s fine. I’m not picky!” “I see… Alright then!” Tommy followed Jeremy’s instructions to watch Corinne enter the house safely before driving off.

At that moment in Holden Group, Jeremy-who had just ended his meetingleaned lazily on his seat while massaging his brows wearily.

His female secretary knocked on the door to inform him, “Sir, Mister Sunny Rivera came some time ago. He wants to see you, and he’s been waiting in the reception room for an hour now.” Jeremy glanced at her insipidly. “Let him in.” “Understood.” The female secretary brought Sunny to the door of Jeremy’s office.

Sunny strode into the office and began to observe Jeremy nervously as if looking for some clues.” Are you okay, Jeremy? What happened last night?” Jeremy was reviewing a file from a folder that he had spread open, and as soon as he heard that, he raised his eyebrows and glanced at him. “Did you think something happened to me?” Sunny frowned angrily and said, “How would I know? Corinne called me last using your phone and said that you needed my sister’s help with something. I told her that my sister is abroad, and she hung up without saying anything when I asked her about it! Why did you need my sister’s help. yesterday?” Jeremy’s face soured when he recalled the way Corinne tried so desperately to find a woman for him the previous night. “How did she know about your sister?” Sunny had a ‘duh’ look on his face as he said, “I told her. I reminded her not to get any ideas about you because you’ll only be my sister’s man.” Jeremy frowned, shot Sunny a cold look, and warned sternly, “Don’t talk nonsense in front of her again.” Sunny was still stubborn. “But I’m not wrong! Did you forget that my sister has been waiting for you all this time? You and her are-” “Hey, hey! Sunny’s here, too! Is it summer vacation already? Well, come and join us for some fun, then!” Zeke strutted in leisurely and inadvertently interrupted Sunny’s words.

As soon as Sunny heard the word ‘fun’, he immediately got excited and completely forgot about. the conflicted feelings he had. His handsome eyes widened as he asked eagerly. “Where are we going?” Zeke smiled brightly and said, “It’s been a while since I went to Castle Horse Ranch! My little. Hurricane probably misses me a lot by now! The weather’s been pretty good recently too, so I’m thinking of going there for two days!” Hurricane was the name that Zeke gave to his horse.

Sunny’s eyes lit up. “Horseback riding? Count me in!” Zeke smiled, then raised his chin at Jeremy who was sitting behind the desk.

“You coming. Jeremy?” Jeremy looked down at the document and said without even looking up. “You guys go ahead. I don’t have the time.” Zeke clicked his tongue. “What do you mean, you don’t have time? Tomorrow’s a weekend, and you don’t have to come to the company during the weekend, do you? By the way, you should invite your wife, too. Since the two of you haven’t gone on a honeymoon yet, it’ll be the perfect chance. to bring her out and have some fun!”

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 194-“Honeymoon?’ Jeremy narrowed his eyes subtly. He never once considered that his marriage to Corinne would require a honeymoon.

Sunny muttered discontentedly on one side, “You’re overthinking things! Jeremy and Corinne won’t last long anyway, so there’s no need for a honeymoon! He’ll be going on a honeymoon with my sister in the future, anyway.” “You don’t understand a thing at all!” Zeke had a sly look as he raised his eyebrows to look at his brooding friend on the office chair. “So. Are you going.

Jeremy?”

Jeremy flipped to another page of the document and said while reading it, “She’s tired today, so we won’t be going over today. I’ll bring her along and meet up with you guys early tomorrow. morning Zeke snapped his fingers and said, “It’s settled, then!” He then gracefully placed his hands into his pockets and turned to leave.

When he saw Sunny standing still, Zeke paused and raised his hand to pat the young man on the shoulder. “What are you still doing here. Sunny? Come with me to the ranch!” Sunny was eager to follow him, but he had a bit of a frustrated expression and hesitated for a moment before asking. “Can you call my brother and talk about it? I’m worried he won’t let me go.

Zeke chuckled and teased. “How old are you? Why are you still so afraid of your brother?” Sunny had a helpless expression. “You know my brother! He’s inhumane and much stricter than. my father..

“Fine I’ll call Lucas later and help intercede for you!” “Thanks! Brother Zeke, if you can convince my brother to let me go horseback riding, I’ll treat you to a whole roasted lamb when I get to the ranch!” Later that evening in the Holdens’ estate, Corinne woke up hungry after sleeping all afternoon, so she went to the kitchen to cook herself some instant mac and cheese There are quite a few servants in the household, but Bowen was the only one who was slightly. more respectful to Corinne By contrast, most of the others sided with Francine and were thus hostile to her. Everyone generally ignored the presence of the young lady whom Jeremy married. in a hurry, especially since Jeremy rarely came back to spend the night after getting married to her.

Therefore, none of the servants in the family took Corinne seriously when Pamela left, and no one would take the trouble of making dinner for her if Jeremy did not return.

Corinne did not mind that too much, though. She never regarded herself as a member of the Holdens anyway, so she did not really care about the servants’ attitude toward her. Having gotten used to relying on herself to eat and drink since she was a child, she had no problems making food to her taste whenever she got hungry.

When Jeremy came back, he saw her all alone in the kitchen, with neither the servants nor the butler around her. His eyes darkened slightly, and he walked to the kitchen door to ask, “What are you doing?” Corinne was grating some cheese when she was startled by Jeremy’s voice.

She turned around to look at him and said, “Mister! You’re back! I’m cooking some mac and cheese now. Would you like. some?” She was wearing a plain apron, the straps of which were tied into a bow shape at the back. The rather tight manner in which the knot was tied made her waist look much thinner and easier to grasp.

Jeremy’s eyes became luminous, and his throat felt a little dry. He narrowed his eyes and saw that she was preparing some food on the chopping board, so he nodded and said softly, “I don’t mind. trying some.” Corinne thought that he would reject it in disgust, but when she heard him say that he was open to trying it, she curled her lips secretly and said, “Then how about you wait in the dining hall? It’ll be done in ten minutes!” Jeremy did not answer her but instead turned around and put down everything he was holding. He then took off his suit jacket, threw it on the sofa, and went back to the kitchen.

He had an insipid look on his face as he slowly rolled up the cuffs of his sleeve and asked her in at monotonous voice, “Anything I can do to help?” how Corinne raised her head and blinked her eyes at him. She was a little surprised that a pampered man like him would offer to ask for help. After thinking about his offer, she said, “In that case, about you take two strips of bacon and chop them up into small, thin pieces?” Jeremy answered with a grunt and asked, “Where’s the bacon?” Corinne’s lips twitched. “Isn’t this your home? Don’t you know where the bacon is?” Jeremy cocked his eyebrows and said, ‘Do you think I’ll go around checking all the foodstuff in the kitchen when I don’t have anything better to do?” Corinne laughed dryly. “The bacon is in the second lowest drawer of the refrigerator.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 195-Jeremy had a straight face as he turned around and went to get the bacon from the refrigerator Inside the kitchen, the two of them silently did the respective tasks without talking to each other. Jeremy’s gaze was constantly transfixed on the petite girl beside him as he chopped the bacon The mac and cheese with crispy bacon were finished in mere minutes, and Corinne said to Jeremy, “You can bring the bowls to the dining table now I’ll head to the bathroom for a bitt Jeremy had no objection as he picked up the two bowls and walked out of the kitchen.

At that moment, Bowen the butler came in from the outside and was terrified to see Jeremy bringing the bowls to the table He looked all around and saw that no servants were wailing on duty. They had sneaked off somewhere and neglected their duties just because Jeremy was not there!

“Sir! When did you return? Please allow me to help you! You shan’t be allowed to do these things!

Jeremy glanced at Bowen but did not hand over the bowls to him. He placed them down on the dining table, pulled out a chair, and sat down before asking in a deep voice, “Are you saying that t shouldn’t be allowed to do these things, but my missus can be left to her own devices?” Bowen was taken aback and immediately understood what Jeremy was implying. He explained shamefully. I’m very sorry, sir. I have failed in my duties.

Thad just gone to the yard to water your grandfather’s orchids, and I didn’t know that the young ma’am had woken up and wanted to have dinner. The servants at home are resentful because of what happened to your sister, so…” Jeremy lowered his eyes and rebuttoned his cuffs. If they’re resentful, I can replace them with those who aren’t. “His tone was calm, but there was an intimidating boldness about him that sent chills down one’s spine Bowen did not dare to intercede for the servants because he could see that the young master was genuinely angry and not just giving him empty threats.

Corinne came back from the bathroom to see Bowen, so she asked politely.

“Would you like some mac and cheese, Bowen? There’s still some in the pot!” Bowen was flattered and quickly waved his hands. “Thank you for your kind offer, but I’m not hungry! I, uhh… I still have some things to do, so please enjoy the meal with Mister Jeremy. I’ll send someone to clean up the dishes later.” After saying that, Bowen excused himself, went to look for the lazy servants, and gave earful.

them an Corinne sat down and saw a takeout box of barbecue on the table, and it was from her favorite roadside shack too! Her eyes then lit up.

She asked in disbelief, “Did you buy this?” Jeremy was expressionless. ‘Tommy bought some when he passed by the shack.” Corinne believed him and took some to eat.

The man cocked his eyebrows. “Did I say you could eat that?” Corinne rolled her eyes at him. “You can eat the mac and cheese I made, and I’ll eat the barbecue you bought This is an equivalent exchange of resources! It is neither a loss nor a debt!” Jeremy snorted coldly, but a smile flashed across the corner of his lips as he picked up the fork and lowered his head to taste the mac and cheese she made It was quite delicious.

“Did you go to the hospital today?” the man asked suddenly.

Corinne nodded while eating her barbecued meat “Yeah, my stepmother got injured Tommy must ve told you too, right?” Jeremy then asked, “Did you get yourself checked too?” Corinne raised an eyebrow in confusion. “Why should I? I’m fine ” Jeremy stirred the macaroni in his bowl and pointed out, “Last night was your first time, after all You should ve checked if I hurt you due to my loss of control” Corinne’s face turned red,and she nearly choked on her mouthful of meat.

“Aack! Cough, cough. cough

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 196-Jeremy drew out a piece of tissue and passed it to Corinne. He later then lectured her helplessly and strictly like he was her parent. “Slow down. No one is going to take the food from you.” It took Corinne a hard time to bite and swallow the meat in her mouth. She accepted the tissue, wiped her mouth, and looked to the side embarrassingly so she did not need to look at him. Mister, can you stop talking about last night?” “Why?” Jeremy raised his eyebrows, and his eyes were teasing her. “Is Miss Corinne feeling shy?” Corinne’s mouth twitched and said angrily, “I’m not shy! I just find it unbearable to recall!”

Unbearable to recall?

Jeremy’s eyes looked sullen as he stared at her for two seconds before curling the corner of his lips and teasing her. “Oh, come on, you sacrificed your body just to save someone’s life and have done a good deed! It should be very memorable for you.” It sounded so lame and awkward that Corinne’s cheeks blushed like a red rose, and her wavering embarrassingly.

eyes were ‘He’s teasing me! What a heartless man! I wouldn’t have done that…. if his life wasn’t in danger!’ she thought.

She felt so abashed that her face scrunched up, and the redness even reached her ears. She was so shy that she did not have the appetite to finish the noodles she cooked.

Jeremy curled up his lips and stopped teasing her. He said seriously. “Do you have anything on your schedule tomorrow? If you have nothing, then go to Castle Horse Ranch with me.” As the topic changed, Corinne finally had the courage to look at him. She frowned curiously.” Castle Horse Ranch? Do I have to go?” Jeremy could tell she was reluctant to go by the look on her face. “Is there something you need to do tomorrow?” Corinne shook her head. “No, but I don’t feel like going out.” Jeremy said in a deep voice, “Then you’re coming with me. All you do is sleep if you stay at home.” “What the heck? He’s not asking me but informing me! Ugh!

Forget about it. I have to cooperate with him during our contract period! Corinne thought.

She sighed. “Mister, is it time for me to act with you?” Jeremy narrowed his eyes. “Is acting the one thing in your brain now?” Corinne lowered her head to continue eating her noodle and sneered sarcastically. Then why did you ask me to go with you? Or are you planning to make us a real couple and go on a date with me?” ‘Date? She sure knows how to pick her words, Jeremy thought.

Jeremy remained cool, picked up the glass of water, and drank the water calmly.

“Haven’t we done what a real couple should do?” Corinne choked upon hearing that. “Ack! Y-You mentioned that again!” No matter how bold she was, her skin was not as thick as the old man’s skin. It was not long ago. since the blush on her face dissipated, but hearing his words once more made her face redden like a monkey’s butt.

Jeremy looked nervous when Corinne choked herself. He thus neared and patted her back in fear that the food was stuck in her throat.

“Okay, I won’t say it anymore. Get up early tomorrow morning. I’m bringing you out to have fun.” ‘He’s bringing me out to have fun?” Corinne was dumbstruck and wondered if her ears were playing with her. ‘What a weirdo!!

“Alright. I hear you!” After her quick response, she continued enjoying her noodles and stopped talking with him. The thought that Jeremy could once more bring up what happened last night haunted her.

‘Huh! Man… she thought.

After finishing her noodles, Corinne went back to the room.

Jeremy went to the study to work, and when he was finished, it was late at night.

As he returned to the room to rest, he discovered the bedroom door was locked.

That little rascal had some nerve, locking him outside!

The blue veins on Jeremy’s forehead popped out, He could actually get the keys from the butler. Then again, he gave up that thought after thinking for a while.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 197-Jeremy reckoned Corinne was asleep, and she would surely wake if he entered, which was unnecessary.

He pinched his glabella and went back to rest in the study with a gloomy face.

The next morning Corinne woke up early and freshened up. Groggily, she put on her clothes and went downstairs with Jeremy as they left the house.

In the car, she tilted her head to the side and started sleeping again, especially when she thought there was nothing she and Jeremy could talk about.

It took them more than two hours to reach Castle Horse Ranch.

As soon as she got out of the car, someone came running and leaping at her, “Co-rin-ne!*

Corinne’s drowsiness vanished when Annie glomped on her tightly.

*Corinne! I haven’t seen you for a long time. I missed you so much!” Corinne smiled helplessly. “Yeah… It has been a long time!” Annie wrapped her arms around Corinne’s neck as though wanting to glue herself to her.

Jeremy looked at Annie with a displeased expression and said sternly, “Go away. Don’t crush her.” Annie was always scared of her uncle, so she quickly let go. She pursed her lips unhappily and complained, ‘Uncle Jeremy, are you saying I’m fat?” Jeremy glanced at her faintly and ignored her question. He asked her back in return, “Why are you here? Who did you come with?” Annie answered, “I saw Zeke posting on his social media that he’s going to have a vacation here. I remember my pony is here too, so I decided to join you guys!” Jeremy furrowed his eyebrows. ‘Does your mother know about this?” Annie guiltily looked away from him. Instead, she looked at Corinne and asked, “Corinne, why do you look so tired? Did you sleep well?” Corinne nodded. “I woke up too early and didn’t get enough sleep.” Annie pursed her lips and said, “What’s wrong with my uncle? He should’ve let you sleep knowing you’ll have to get up early to come here!” Jeremy and Corinne were dumbstruck.

Did Annie just imagine something by herself?

“Let’s go and ride the horse. It’s going to wake you up!” beamed Annie and pulled Corinne’s hand to run into the horse ranch.

Jeremy pinched his glabella and slowly behind them.

In the horse ranch… Rosie, Sunny, Zeke, Gerald, and Jason were sitting in the outdoor resting area, drinking and chatting under the parasol. Rosie had put on her equestrian clothing.

Annie was running toward them as she waved excitedly. “Hey, they’re here!

Uncle Jeremy and Corinne are here!” Hearing that, Zeke and the others looked over and saw Annie walking toward them with Corinne. Jeremy was not too far behind them as he walked slowly and steadily, Jason smiled at Corinne.

Rosie was wearing an expensive set of equestrian clothing. Her wavy hair was tied into a ponytail to avoid the wind blowing and ruining her hairstyle, and her eyelids were dusted with light makeup.

She looked at Corinne from top to bottom. When she realized Corinne was wearing a regular t- shirt and a pair of jeans, she felt superior and sympathized with Corinne. From her perspective, she did not see how well Jeremy cared about Corinne; he would not have allowed her to wear such a simple attire otherwise.

When Sunny saw Corinne, his clear and handsome eyes enlarged brightly. At the same time, his eyebrows furrowed as something crossed his mind:

Zeke stood up and smiled. “Jeremy, too bad you two weren’t here last night.

Sunny treated us to a nice BBQ meal.” Naturally, Jeremy walked toward Corinne and stood beside her. “We’re not too late. He can treat us again today.”

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 198-Zeke looked at Sunny and teased him. “Hey, Sunny, did you hear that? Jeremy is asking you to treat us again.” Sunny looked so focused staring at Corinne that he was startled when he heard Zeke calling him. Sheepishly, he said, “Um… My brother suspended my car, and I spent all of my money on last night’s dinner. I don’t have any money left on me, so I can’t treat tonight…” Jeremy looked indifferent and raised his chin. “It’s alright. It’s on her tonight.” Who?

When Corinne realized Jeremy was talking about her, her cheeks puffed like balloons as she furrowed her eyebrows.

So weird! Why should she treat them to dinner? She did not know them nor was she close to them. Most importantly, Jeremy was the one who insisted on bringing her here.

Everyone had their eyes on Corinne, who was going to buy them dinner tonight.

Corinne had no intention of that, however, and proceeded to say. “No, I’m not…” Jeremy grabbed her shoulder and pulled her toward him before she could finish her sentence. He leaned in and whispered into her ear, “Miss Corinne, you have my wallet, and you know the pin number of my card. You’re the one treating, but I’m the one paying.” Hearing this, her eyebrows relaxed, and her mood instantly brightened. She smiled at the others.” No problem. It’s on me tonight!” The amused Zeke said, “Well then, we’re not going to go easy on you!” Corinne giggled. “Don’t go easy on me! Just order anything you want to eat.

Hopefully, all of can burn a big hole in my pocket!” Zeke clapped his hands spiritedly. “Do you guys hear that? Just order anything you want, especially the expensive stuff!” Jeremy narrowed her eyes as he looked at Corinne. This brat turned into a different person. immediately after she knew he was the one paying-so terrible, yet so adorable.

you “Miss Corinne, do you think you’re being too much, letting them order anything because I’m the one paying?” Jeremy asked.

Corinne rolled her eyes at him and grumbled, “Hey, you wanted to treat them, not me. If you want. -to treat someone to dinner, you should be generous. If you’re going to be so stingy, it’s better if you don’t treat them at all.” Stingy?

Jeremy sneered, “If you’re so generous, why don’t you use your money to pay?” Corinne said sarcastically, “My money doesn’t come from the tree, and I’d rather spend it on something that means something to me and not treat a bunch of people that I don’t know to dinner. Besides, I’ve slept with you, haven’t I? Do you want me to give you money?” Immediately after that, her face blushed red. ‘D*mn it! I slipped up!

When she realized what slipped out of her mouth, she looked to the side shyly.

Jeremy was stunned for two seconds, and he ended up laughing. Placing his hand on her head, he rubbed her soft hair. “You’re absolutely right, Miss Corinne. You can keep your money and use it when you like it, and you can use my money any way you want it. Is that good enough?” Corinne was relieved when Jeremy did not take the chance and teased her.

Most importantly, she felt proud after successfully scamming Jeremy. She curled up her lips into a smile and said, “Don’t worry, Mister. I won’t feel shy spending your money!” Jeremy curled up his lips slightly and looked at her gently.

Not too far away, Rosie felt bitter as she watched Jeremy and Corinne standing closely, whispering to each other.

She had never seen Jeremy leaning down to listen while talking to a woman. It was a side of Jeremy that she had never seen before…and it was not the Jeremy she knew!

At that moment, an idea popped into her mind.

Plastering a pretentious smile on her face, she walked toward the pair. “Hey, Corinne, you’re here. Is this the first time you ride a horse?” Corinne looked at Rosie. Due to the watch incident previously, Rosie did not leave a good impression in her memory.

“No, I rode a few times before.” “Oh!” Rosie continued to smile, but deep down, she thought Corinne was lying.

She did not believe Corinne, who lived in the countryside previously, had the chance to ride a horse.

“That’s even better. We can race together later!

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 199-The impatient Annie walked up to Corinne and said, “Hey, Corinne, let’s get you to change to your equestrian clothing!” “Equestrian clothing?” Corinne raised an eyebrow. “I didn’t bring any.” Annie was surprised by this. “You didn’t bring any? I brought a spare one with me, so you can wear mine! Though, I don’t have an extra pair of boots.” “I have a spare pair.” Rosie smiled gently. “But I don’t know if it fits her.” Corinne said, “My shoe size is 5.5.” Rosie said, “I’m wearing 7.5. It’s slightly bigger, but you can give it a try.”

Corinne nodded. “Alright. Thank you.” Rosie’s smile brightened. “We’re friends. You don’t have to be so polite!” As such, the three girls headed to the changing room.

In the changing room… Corinne put on the equestrian clothing Annie gave her. It was a red color suit, and the unique fitting of the equestrian clothing fully embraced her curvy figure.

The shape of her face looked exquisite with her hair tied in a messy bun, giving her a cool yet cute look. The color of the equestrian clothing added a little spice of femininity to her, too.

Annie was dumbstruck. “Wow, Corinne, you look so good in this outfit!” Corinne, on the other hand, did not think much of it. “Really? It’s your clothing that looks good, not me.” Annie was so in love with Corinne’s look that her eyes could have turned out into two hearts, true to the emoji fashion. “Trust me, it’s you that’s good-looking, and the clothing looks good because of you! If I’m a man, I’m going to steal you from Uncle Jeremy and not let him have you!” Corinne’s jaw slackened at the comment, demonstrating how speechless she was.

At that moment, Rosie walked over with a pair of boots. “Corinne, try these boots. It’s new, and I haven’t worn it before…” Corinne heard her voice and looked in her direction.

Rosie was dumbstruck when she saw Corinne. Normally, a woman would be more harsh and strict when she judged another woman’s outlook.

At this moment, Corinne looked nothing compared to when she just arrived at the horse ranch. She looked charming, having put on the equestrian clothing and her hair tied up in a bun. She looked so perfect and beautiful that Rosie felt ashamed of herself.

Having heard Rosie bring the pair of boots over, Corinne went over to try them, but sure enough, the boots were too big for her.

7.7 She took them off and gave them back to Rosie. “Thank you, but it’s too big for me. I’m just going to wear my sports shoes.” Rosie smiled helplessly. “Yeah, I guess that’s that.” Since Corinne had changed, she and Annie left the changing room first. Rosie told them she needed to use the washroom and told them not to wait for her.

At the outdoor resting area, Jeremy was talking with Zeke and the others under the parasol.

Zeke was the first to see Corinne walking out of the changing room. He was stunned by her new look and nudged at Jeremy, tilting his chin in her direction.

Jeremy looked up, glanced over faintly, and felt like an arrow had pierced right through his heart.

He felt like Corinne was shining with splendor as she stood in the red equestrian clothing. He knew how beautiful Corinne was, yet she somehow surprised him again.

She looked more mature and feminine in the equestrian clothing as compared to how she usually looked when she wore her casual clothing.

One sentence to sum it up-she looked extremely beautiful. Just then, a terrible scream came out of the changing room.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 200-The scream startled everyone.

“What was that?” “Did something happen in the changing room?” “I think that’s Rosie’s voice!” Corinne and Annie heard it, too. They exchanged looks with each other in surprise and shook their heads, showing how baffled they both were. After all, they did not notice anything weird about Rosie when they left the changing room.

Thus, all of them rushed to the changing room to check out what happened.

In the room, Rosie looked in pain as she sat on the bench with sweat all over her forehead. She looked so hurt that she began to turn pale.

Everyone saw how tormented she looked.

Sunny approached and asked, “Rosie, what’s wrong?” Zeke stood in front of her and asked softly, “Rosie, did something happen?” Rosie looked up and said in a trembling voice, “My my leg…” What was wrong with her leg?

As she said that, everyone looked over at her leg.

She was only wearing one of the boots, and her free foot was outstretched as if she was enduring severe pain.

“My legs were sweating, so I thought of changing to a new pair of boots before I go out. But when I changed, something in the boot pierced into my foot. It hurts so bad…” Rosie explained to them as she endured the pain.

Hearing this, Sunny quickly squatted to check her foot. “There is something pierced into her foot. I think it looks like a nail. What should I do?” By this time, Zeke showed the serious side of him and said solemnly, “Don’t worry. There’s a doctor on standby in the horse ranch. I’m going to ask the staff to inform him.” Sunny consoled, “Rosie, bear for just a while longer. The doctor will be here to treat your wound.

soon.” Rosie nodded as tears brimmed in her eyes.

On the far side, Annie thought something was weird. She pulled Corinne’s hand and whispered into Corinne’s ear. “Hey, Corinne. Isn’t that the pair of boots you tried on just now? Why is there a nail inside?” Corinne merely looked at Rosie silently, narrowing her eyes.

The doctor came as soon as possible and examined Rosie’s foot. After that, he took out a pair of forceps from his medical aid box and quickly grasped the nail out of Rosie’s foot. Subsequently, he sanitized the wound and wrapped the wound with a bandage.

During the process, Rosie was in tremendous pain and her tears wet her face, all while Sunny let her grab his arm tightly as she braced herself.

Once he was done, the doctor advised, “Alright, Miss Rosie, I’ve taken the nail out. Remember to not let your foot come in contact with any water to avoid infection.” Rosie felt like she had experienced a tormented process and said to Sunny with a weakened voice, “Sunny, it still hurts. Can you ask the doctor to prescribe some painkillers for me?” It broke Sunny’s heart to see how agonized Rosie was. Sympathetic and provoked, he frowned and questioned the doctor, “What the hell is wrong with the horse ranch? How did the nail fall into a customer’s boots in the changing room?” The doctor explained innocently, “Umm… Mister Sunny, the nail doesn’t belong to the horse ranch. Also, it was an ear stud that pierced into Miss Rosie’s foot.

We don’t have any female employees working in the horse ranch, so the ear stud isn’t from any of our employees.” The doctor took out the ear stud for them to see to prove the establishment was innocent. It was a diamond ear stud.