Ch. 2771..2780

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2771-"Next time, don't go alone in the middle of the night to follow up on things. Got it?"

Rita rolled her eyes. "You say my reputation is important, but isn't a man's reputation important too? Besides, if other reporters hadn't refused to stay, do you think I would've been the only one left there? Sir, I've investigated this matter thoroughly and told you what happened. Why are you unwilling to proceed? This could be a great story for New Capital Times!"

Rita could not argue for fairness; she had to appeal to his interest instead.

Sometimes, laying out the benefits was the only way to get things done, much to Rita's frustration.

"That's enough. I've already told you not to proceed, so you better not act recklessly. Understand?" interrupted Lenny before Rita could argue further.

"Instead of wasting time, you should figure out how to thank Mister Sherman for his help."

As much as Rita felt frustrated, she had to return to her seat. She still could not understand why Sherman suddenly extended his help. Being the straightforward type, she decided to ask him directly this time. However, learning from her lesson, she sent Sherman a message instead of calling him.

[Hello, Mister Sherman. Do you have time to meet in person? There are some things I'd like to confirm with you.] When Sherman saw this message, he thought Rita wanted to discuss the matter of the land with him. He felt annoyed; he had already explained to her that the issue had nothing to do with him. Why was Rita insisting on asking him about that?

He refused to admit that it was Rita's suspicion that was making him restless.

Sherman replied, [Alright. I'll be waiting today at 1:20 p.m., in the cafe across from my office building.] Rita was surprised by how quickly Sherman agreed. She excitedly replied, [Great. I'm looking forward to our meeting.] Glancing at the message on his screen, Sherman sighed and leaned back in his chair. "Lucy, any updates from the developers?" he asked.

Lucy promptly replied, "Mister Sherman, I've tried contacting them several times, but their responses have been very vague. They refused to give a definite time."

Lucy's response made him frown. Sherman intended to confront the developers face-to-face as speaking directly with them could clarify what had happened.

It seemed like there were indeed some issues with the developers. Otherwise, why would they be so evasive about setting up a meeting? The more problematic the developers' bosses seemed, the 1. no less Sherman wanted Rita involved in the matter. After all, when people were forced to the corner, they could do anything.

Rita arrived at the cafe before the designated time. However, when she pushed the door open she was m surprised to find Sherman already seated inside. She suddenly felt nervous for some reason, unsure of what response Sherman would give.

Sorry, I'm fate. I didn't expect you to arrive so early, Mister Sherman," Rita On said, holding a stack of documents in her hand. She appeared before Sherman like a ray of light O dispersing the darkness.

He squinted for a moment, then nodded to indicate she should sit.

You're not date. I just wanted to get some fresh air, so I came a bit early."

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2772-"So even the great Mister Sherman has moments when he doesn't feel like working," teased Rita, to which Sherman responded with a smile.

"I'm human, not a machine. It's only natural that I have those moments."

"And how do you usually deal with such negative emotions?" Rita asked, expecting a typical response. However, Sherman's answer took her by surprise.

"I just skip work altogether. As the boss, I still have that privilege."

Rita could not help but laugh. "Mister Sherman, you really have a sense of humor."

After taking a sip of his coffee, Sherman asked, "So, Miss Rita, why did you ask me out today? Is it still about that piece of land?"

Rita shook her head firmly. "It has nothing to do with that. But if you're willing to chat, I'd be happy to. Actually, it's—"

Rita bit her lip, unsure of how to broach the subject. She realized she had been too impulsive, rushing to Sherman and asking why he had helped her. It might make her seem presumptuous; perhaps Sherman had simply acted out of a sense of justice.

"This doesn't seem like your usual self," said Sherman.

Rita raised her head, her shimmering eyes fixed on him. "Then tell me, what do you think my usual self is?"

"Well…you're very straightforward. You're not the type to hesitate to say what's on your mind," Sherman replied. "Honestly, with my stature, even those who are on par with me in terms of wealth rarely speak so candidly in front of me. That's why I especially appreciate the people who speak the truth in front of me."

Rita nodded thoughtfully. "I only speak the truth, so you can rest assured."

"Then what are you hesitating for?"

Finally, Rita gritted her teeth and voiced her question. "Mister Sherman, perhaps asking you this question may seem presumptuous, but please don't take offense. Kwant to ask… Was it you who help getting rid of Chase?"

me in Sherman was taken aback, not expecting Rita to be as straightforward as ever, asking whatever was on her mind. "Um… Who's Chase?"

Sherman lowered his gaze, picked up his coffee, and took a sip to conceal his unease.

"Mister Sherman, you don't need to hide it anymore. Although it's not right of me, accidentally overheard the conversation you had with my boss over the phone while I was net looking for him. I know it was you who helped me behind the scenes, but I don't understand why you did it, especially considering our unpleasant encounter last time," Rita muttered, looking very disheartened.

Then why did you ask me if you wanted to confirm something?" Sherman was puzzled.

Rita blushed, her eyes flickering with embarrassment. Still, she insisted on asking the question. I want to know why you helped me."

Both fell silent, an ambiguous atmosphere enveloping them.

'There's no specific reason. I've told you I like your personality, and I don't want to see you being slandered by such despicable colleagues. Maybe it's because I had nothing else to do, so I decided to help you with this little trouble. Miss Rita, you really don't need to take it to heart," said Sherman with a faint smile.

Rita quickly hid the disappointment in her eyes.

"Is that so? So can I take it as you would help anyone just like you helped me?"

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2773-"I even gave you a cold shoulder when we met that day, but you still helped me out. How magnanimous of you, Mister Sherman," said Rita sulkily, unable to control her disappointment. She did not know what was wrong with her.

"Miss Rita, I don't just help anyone with their troubles. It's also because we have a connection. Our interactions the last two times made me realize you're definitely not that kind of person. Besides, our cooperation with your family's company is also on the agenda, so helping you can be seen as doing a favor for your father as well," Sherman said, not entirely sincere.

After the dinner party he attended last time, he was clear that he absolutely could not cooperate with such a company, let alone talk about putting it on the agenda.

Rita looked up with surprise. She opened her mouth but did not know what to say. She never imagined it would be for such a reason.

"You're indeed magnanimous, Mister Sherman. Thank you so much." Rita took a deep breath, putting on a smile again. "How can I repay you? It wouldn't be fair for me to benefit from your kindness without reason."

"There's no need. I didn't really do much." Sherman waved his hand, but he frowned subconsciously when he heard Rita say that.

Rita's smile grew even brighter. "No, that won't do. After all, we're not really that close."

"Well, if you insist on repaying me, then… " Sherman replied only after the beer.

Rita perked up, listening intently. "What is it?"

"Promise me not to get involved in the developer's affairs anymore. This matter is not as simple as you imagine."

Rita gradually retreated to her original position, leaning back on the sofa as if she had gathered enough confidence.

"What do you mean? I thought I made it clear last time. There's no reason to keep stopping me since it has nothing to do with your company. The more you stop me, the more suspicious I become of you." Whenever this matter was brought up, the two could not help but quarrel.

"I told you before, you don't trust me, so no matter what I say, you'll still doubt me. But this matter is very dangerous. Do you understand the word 'dangerous'? It's completely. different from your colleagues smearing you. Your life at risk! I don't think your father would want his precious daughter to get involved in such things."

"Why you!"

Rita was somewhat angry; she hated mixing work with personal matters.

However, Sherman's meaning was already very clear-if she did not agree to withdraw from this case, he would tell her father.

"So it's that dangerous, huh? It seems like I've chosen the right direction. Virgil and his family are C truly pitiful I wonder how many other residents were forced out by similar means!" said Rita critically.

Initially, the developer had impressed everyone by perfectly resolving all the residents' issues even getting featured in a few interviews. In the end, they had resorted to such dishonorable tactics.

"You can rest assured that if it's their fault, I won't let them off the hook. It's also my company's fault for not investigating thoroughly enough.

before the handover. I'll make sure to give the residents a proper explanation on behalf of Parr Group, so don't worry."

With Sherman saying this, Rita did not have much else to say. However, she still was not willing to give up on this investigation so easily.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2774-Then I guess I really don't have anything to worry about. I believe Virgil will be happy to hear this news," said Rita, crossing her arms and giving the appearance of agreeing to no longer get involved in the matter.

However, Sherman knew she would not give up that easily.

"Let me remind you one more time, Miss Rita: don't try to secretly investigate that developer. Otherwise, no one will be able to save you if anything happens,"

warned Sherman seriously, and Rita could not help but nod obediently.

"Alright, you've made yourself clear. How could I possibly take such risks? Well, I've asked all the questions I wanted to ask. Since you've given your answers,

that's that," said Rita, getting up and swiftly packing her materials into her bag.

Sherman remained seated, unable to suppress a soft chuckle. It had been a long time since he had seen someone take the initiative to leave before him.

Only Rita would dare to do such a thing. Just as she was about to leave, Rita suddenly turned back with a smile.

"What?" Sherman was a bit puzzled.

"You may not be aware, but when you're feeling guilty, you always unconsciously rub your fingertips. Glad to have made this discovery. Goodbye."

Rita left without looking back, leaving Sherman alone to ponder the meaning of her parting words.

Rita left the cafe feeling refreshed. Even though Sherman's response was not pleasant to hear, she believed she had received her answer.

At least she knew that when this man helped her, it was sincere, not because of any cooperation with her family's company or to save face for her father.

As she sat in her car, she accidentally caught sight of her flushed cheeks in the rearview mirror. Her face was so hot that it could fry an egg. Rita buried her head in the steering wheel, unable to contain her laughter.

Before this, she had not been in a rush to get married, but if she could find someone she truly cared for, marriage was not totally out of the question. With a smile on her face, Rita drove away.

Sherman had not realized that this habit of his had been discovered by Rita. He also did not know that he would subconsciously rub his fingertips when lying.

"Oh, well." He shook his head helplessly. He was still smiling until he received a call from Claire.

"Hello?"

Claire's voice was still as sweet as ever, completely different from the image she presented to the outside world.

Sherman put on a gentle smile. "What's up? Why are you calling me all of a sudden?"

"Nothing much. Can't I call you? Anyway, there's a new movie out recently starring my favorite actor. Will you go with me to watch it?"

Claire's excitement was evident in her voice, but Sherman hesitated " With your current popularity, won't you be recognized if we go out?"

Claire pursed her lips. "I'm not that famous. The interview from last time hasn't even been released yet. Even if I Walk down the street now, no one will recognize me. So will you go with me or not?"

Listening to Claire's voice, Sherman could imagine her pouting. In the end, he nodded "Alright, I'll go with you.

But don't come crying to me if any unflattering photos of us are taken.'

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2775-"You can just buy the photos. There are many ways to handle it. Alright, it's settled then. You'll pick me up tomorrow."

"Okay."

After hanging up the phone, Sherman could not help but sigh. Despite being close friends with Claire, they always seemed unable to progress further. He knew he had always harbored some resentment over that issue. They were just destined to stay as they were.

Claire hung up the phone, her smile fading. She turned to her agent with a cold expression. "Are the paparazzi arranged for tomorrow?"

"Everything's arranged, but are you sure about this? Mister Sherman will be angry if he's caught by the paparazzi. None of his photos have ever been put up online before…"

Serena hesitated before adding, "Won't this push him further away?"

"What do you know? You don't understand him at all. I just want to give him a little pressure. He's the type that takes one step back whenever I take one step to him. I know he still minds about what happened back then, but it's been so long! And there's nothing wrong with getting some exposure; it'll help boost my popularity. By the way, what about the interview from last time? Why hasn't the draft been sent over yet? That female reporter isn't very efficient, is she?"

Serena quickly replied, "Someone from New Capital Times contacted me, saying that to show their sincerity, they've assigned a more experienced reporter to write this article. So it took some time during the handover. Don't worry, they definitely won't neglect you."

Before heading home, Sherman received another message from his grandmother, causing him to smile wryly.

Ever since the topic of marriage was brought up at the dinner table last time, his grandmother seemed to be afraid he would forget about it. She reminded him of it every few days.

He would not mind getting married at his age if he had someone special, but he did not have anyone. He also did not want to let another person restrict his freedom.

[Don't work overtime the day after tomorrow. Remember to come back, and dress nicely.] His grandmother probably thought she was being subtle, but Sherman knew she must have arranged another Blind date with some heiress, However, since his grandmother was getting old, he did not want to hurt her feelings by rejecting her arrangements.

The next day, Sherman showed up on time downstairs at Claire's house.

"Are you ready yet? I've been waiting here for almost twenty minutes."

On the other end of the line, Claire muttered, "Alright, alright, I'm coming downstairs," while her other hands were still busy putting on earrings.

"I can hear you putting on your heels, Claire. You're late again."

"What's the big deal? We girls have a lot of things to do, you know. It's rare to go out to the movies,ve with you. So of course I have to dressup nicely. Alright, stop complaining, I'm really coming downstairs this time!"

Sherman did not respond, but at the same time, he thought of another person. They had met several times, and each time, Rita had arrived early at the agreed-upon place. Sherman wondered if it was because of her profession.

As Sherman and Claire made their way to the cinema, Rita was secretly investigating the developer . The n more she dug, the more surprised she became.

Rita discovered that the people behind the developers were intricately connected to Sadie's family.

"Esmond Parr? That name sounds so familiar…"

Rita felt like she had seen this person somewhere before, but due to Sadie's delicate situation, Karen had been very cautious and had not introduced Rita to the people in her family. "Where have I heard of this person before, then?"

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2776-After some thought, Rita gathered the information about that person and decided to ask Karen in person.

"Oh, you're back. Have you eaten? Is your work going smoothly lately?"

Karen asked Rita these same perfunctory questions every time she returned, and Rita was tired of hearing them. It was not like Karen was really interested in the answers. Asking these questions and letting the servants hear them was just a formality for Karen.

Karen turned to go back to her room, but Rita stopped her.

"Wait a minute." Unexpectedly, Rita blocked her way.

"What do you want now, Rita? I don't seem to recall offending you recently."

Before marrying off this troublesome girl, Karen decided to take a break and distance herself from her. 'Who knows what kind of trouble this girl was plotting for me and Sadie to jump into before she got married?' "Oh? It sounds like you're feeling guilty over something."

Rita crossed her arms and looked at Karen, who was adorned with jewelry from head to toe, like a nouveau riche. She was the epitome of the type of person who showed off whatever she lacked. Karen's expression darkened, and she could not help but remember the last time this troublesome girl had turned the tables on her. Vince's scolding still rang in her ears.

"Ha! What a joke. I consider myself to have fulfilled my duties as a stepmother. I have nothing to feel guilty about. It's you who should think about how to be a good daughter and your future way out." Rita rolled her eyes. "Unlike you, I don't need a man as my support."

"Why you! What exactly are you trying to say?" Karen was furious. This brat always managed to provoke her with just a few words.

"Who is Esmond Parr?" Rita said the Esmond name while carefully observing Karen's expression. She saw shock in Karen's eyes, and even her hands tightened around the railing. Ske was so tense that she looked like a guarded hedgehog.

"Who did you say?" asked Karen.

"Esmond Parr. You should be familiar with this person."

Karen's expression was grim, and she instinctively denied her question. "I don't know who that is. I don't recognize that name. Where did you hear it from?"

"Oh, I just thought I'd ask. Since you both have the same surname, maybe you know him. After all, I keep feeling like I've heard his name before."

"Is that so?" Karen forced a stiff smile. "Maybe you heard his name somewhere else. I don't know this person.

would have to know hundreds of thousands of people if I knew everyone with the surname 'Parr. Haha."

Her attempt at humor fell flat, and she did not even dare to meet Rita's gaze. She hastily suggested that Rita stay for lunch and hurriedly went upstairs, even stumbling on the stairs. .

"There's definitely something fishy going on. Her reaction of claiming not to know him is quite suspicious," Rita remarked.

Her mood suddenly lifted. Following this lead could at least help her figure out who the person in question was.

Once Karen returned to her room, her chest heaved with violent emotion.

She could not fathom how Rita had heard Esmond's name or why she would ask about him.

If I continue to let that brat investigate based on Esmond's com name, won't the truth about happened years ago be exposed?' she thought with a frown. 'I can't let her find out!'

She grabbed her phone and scrolled to the bottom of her contacts, finding the number without a name . After name. After hesitating for a moment, she decided to make the call.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2777-"Hello? Karen, is that you? Did you call me?"

Karen remained silent as the voice of the man on the other end sounded anxious.

"I know you wouldn't call me for no reason. Is something wrong? Whatever it is, I can help you!"

"Esmond…"

Karen's voice excited the man on the other end. "After all these years, I finally got a call from you. Whatever it is, I can help you with anything. I'm just glad you're still willing to call me by my name," he eagerly responded.

Karen clenched her teeth and made up her mind in that instant. "Esmond, I need you to deal with a woman for me."

"Say no more. I have many men working for me, so dealing with any woman is a piece of cake."

"Her name is Rita Russell. She's a reporter."

Esmond frowned. "Rita Russell? Isn't she the annoying woman who's been on our backs lately?"

"What do you mean?"

"Oh, it's an internal matter of our company. It's been a long time since we sold that piece of land, but it's still causing us problems. There's this damn reporter who won't leave our company alone. It's really annoying. Seems like it's the same Rita Russell you're talking about. Since she's causing trouble for both me and you, there's no need for her to stick around. Hmph!"

Karen hung up the phone before Esmond could finish speaking.

On the other end, the man beside Esmond was surprised to see their boss' call being abruptly ended. However, instead of getting angry, their boss seemed to be radiating happiness.

"Boss, who was that on the phone? You seem pretty hap-" the henchman started, but Esmond cut him off with a pat on the back of his head.

"You shouldn't pry into things that don't concern you," Esmond warned.

The henchman nodded repeatedly, holding the back of his head.

Still, he could not help but speak up again.

"The one who called was my ex-lover," sighed Esmond. "I was foolish to let such a great woman slip away Over the years, she's been the only one who was good enough for me. Despite everything that happened… Luckily, she's willing to come back to me now."

Esmond's face wore a smile that could only be described as happiness, leaving his henchman dumbfounded.

Their boss was famous in the industry as the 'heartless killer', yet this woman seemed to possess some magical charm, making him smile like an ordinary man.

"You're right, Boss. Back then, you were just too young. It's normal for men to make mistakes when they're young. Luckily, your ex-lover is willing to come back. I wonder when we'll have the honor of seeing her again!"

Esmond had a smile on his face. "Soon. By the way, did you manage to find out about the woman I asked you to look into?"

The henchman nodded with vigor.

Boss, I handled the task you gave me right away. But it's different from What we expected. This female reporter comes from a notable-

the Russell family.net?

family She's the eldest daughter of concerned that if we lay a hand on her, it might cause trouble with the Russell family."

Esmond lit a cigarette casually. "So what if she's the eldest daughter of the Russell family? That means they have another daughter, right? So it shouldn't be a big deal if we get rid of one. If her own family doesn't care about her, why should we?

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2778-Originally, Rita's investigation was just scratching the surface. They just never expected that a small reporter like her would uncover the truth about their development of that land years ago.

Back then, they had put in immense effort to deceive and relocate all the residents. Since the land was in the hands of Sherman's company, him turning against them was not out of the realm of possibility if anything inappropriate was exposed.

To nip this possibility in the bud, they needed to deal with Rita quickly, especially since Karen had conveyed this order to him. Finally, Karen needed his help, and he had to do everything he could to get it done

"Sherman, stop the car here. I saw a donut vendor on the roadside. It's been so long since I've had them, and I kind of miss the taste," said Claire.

Sherman hesitated. "I don't think it's a good idea to stop here. It's so crowded, so you might be recognized. Neither of us will be able to leave then."

"Why are you being so cautious right now? It's just a quick stop for me to buy some donuts. If you're worried about being recognized, just park the car a bit farther away! Besides, I haven't been out for fun in a long time. I can't even indulge in these treats because I have to watch my figure. What harm would it do to fulfill my wish once?" Claire countered Sherman at a ratio of ten-to-one.

Feeling helpless, Sherman parked the car not far from the stall and got out to open the door for her. "I didn't say you couldn't. I'm just worried about you."

"I knew you always treat me the best," Claire said as if she did not mind the argument they had just had.

She got out of the car, happily linked arms with him, and pulled him toward the donut stall.

Sherman frowned, feeling that Claire was acting a bit strange.

Sure enough, just after she paid, Claire was recognized by someone, and Sherman instinctively stood in front of her.

"Why don't you go wait in the car? I'll pick up the donuts when they're ready,"

Sherman suggested.

е Claire hid behind him and shook her head at him, then smiled at the fan who had recognized her. "Sorry, I'm out on my personal time right now.

Could you please not fotos?"

She gestured toward the fan's phone. The fan, caught up in excitement, understood and put away the phone.

"Sure! But really adore you. You're my idol! Could you please give me an autograph? I never expected to run into you today. I'm going to buy a lottery ticket later since today's my lucky day! Hahaha!"

Despite showing some reluctance on her face, Claire smiled and signed the autograph for the fan.

The fan, despite reminding herself not to pry, could not help but let her gaze linger between Sherman and Claire.

'Is that Claire's boyfriend? He's handsome. They look so good together!' she thought.

"Okay, all signed. See you next time," Claire said, handing back the autograph book.

The fan hurriedly took it, not even bothering to take the donuts she had ordered, and squealed as she ran off.

Claire chuckled helplessly and then turned to the stall owner. "Let me pay for her donuts. If she comes back to collect it later, please give it to her.

The stall owner smiled. "So you're a big star, huh? It's nice of you to be so good to your fans you and your boyfriend look very good together, too!"

Sherman remained silent throughout, but on the way back to the car with Claire, he suddenly glanced back at a certain corner but ultimately did not find anything.

Claire looked at him strangely as he stopped in his tracks. "What's wrong?"

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2779-Sherman shook his head. "It's nothing, probably just my imagination."

Claire started to panic, so she quickly reassured him, "Let's go. I told you nobody apart from my fans would recognize me. See, nobody else is paying attention to me at all."

Once they were back in the car, Sherman breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

"I'm pretty sure more and more people will know you in the future, and you won't be able to go out shopping like this anymore."

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"I thought you wouldn't like always being in the spotlight. Judging by your personality, don't you prefer freedom more? You don't even like giving interviews."

Claire hugged the donuts closer. "It's not that I don't like giving interviews; I just don't like random reporters asking me random questions. They're more interested in my gossip than my dancing, so there's no point in accepting their interviews."

"So that's why you chose Rita," blurted Sherman, surprising Claire.

"I thought you didn't pay attention to my schedule."

"I met her privately a couple of times because of her father and later realized that the unpleasantness of our first meeting was all due to misunderstandings. I actually find her quite straightforward and easy to get along with after that,"

Sherman explained.

Claire's heart sank. It was the first time she had heard Sherman speak so highly of another woman. Almost instinctively, she began to argue, "How do you know she's not just putting on an act to flatter you? You should know what these women, who flock to you like moths to a flame, are after."' Sherman frowned. He did not like Claire's assessment of Rita. "As I said, neither of us knew each other's identities at first. She didn't know I was her father's guest, and I didn't know she was a Russell. Besides, I'm not that naive. I can perfectly tell whether she's genuinely straightforward or pretending to be."

Claire looked hurt. "You've only met her a few times, yet you're taking her side against me. Sherman. I don't mean any harm. I just don't want to see you get hurt again. If you don't like me speaking ill of Rita, then I'll stop,"

Despite Claire's outward composure, her turned-away face betrayed her displeasure.

Sherman sighed inwardly, feeling weary.

He decided to drive straight to the underground parking lot of the om cinema. After turning on the car's overhead light, he gently tugged at Claire's arm. "I was wrong, okay?

Please stop crying."

Claire stubbornly pushed his hand and said in a choked voice, "No, I'm the one who should be sorry for O1 being so suspicious. Why don't you watch the movie with Rita instead if you like her so much?"

"What are you talking about? I'm not that close to her," Sherman replied.

Claire turned back to him, her eyes widened in shock. "Don't tell me you've already thought about going to the movies with her! When did you become so naive?"

Sherman was starting to feel impatient. "I haven't thought about it at all. I was just following your lead.

Besides, Miss Rita isn't like how you described her."

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2780-"I don't know why you're so biased against her. She interviewed you and spent time with you know better than me what kind of person she is?"

you.

Shouldn't "It's precisely because she had interviewed me before that I know how unreliable she is. We've been working together for almost half a month, and she hasn't even submitted a draft to me. Do you think that's the action of a reliable reporter?

"Sherman, I have my reasons for saying what I said about Rita. If she were really as good as you say, why would she be so careless about her work? The fact is that she's just a spoiled girl who relies on her father. Now that you've appeared in her life, of course she'll try to please you for her father's sake."

Sherman instinctively wanted to defend Rita. She worked so hard on her interviews and materials; it was impossible for her not to submit any drafts for so long. Perhaps there were other issues with the handover of work.

However, when he met Claire's gaze, he suddenly did not want to say anything.

He knew he would only dig himself deeper into the hole. Nothing he said would matter if Claire had made up her mind about Rita's character.

He no longer felt like watching the movie. If possible, he just wanted to leave.

Claire gazed at him with her big, teary eyes, and tried to persuade him further.

"Don't you remember the first time she lied to you about getting the seat I reserved for you? How can such a habitual liar be straightforward?"

"Alright, let's stop talking about her. We came here to watch a movie, didn't we?"

Sherman's tone was flat. He really did not want to continue discussing Rita with Claire. However, when Claire persisted, his voice suddenly became serious.

"We came here to watch a movie. There's no need to discuss her anymore."

"You-fine, fine, let's not talk about it. Let's go upstairs." Claire also sensed Sherman's impatience and subconsciously softened her tone.

However, behind Sherman's back, she could not help but bite her lip tightly.

'How could that woman catch his eye? How did she make him see her differently?' thought Claire.

She always believed that whatever happened between them-good or bad-was their business alone, and that there would never be a third party involved.

Sherman had always been indifferent to other women. Thus, Claire had always been confident that one day, she would return to her place by his side.

However, she actually felt a sense of crisis when they talked about Rita. He was not immune to the charms of other women after all.

'Seems like I need to get to know this Rita better, but for now, I'll have to drop this matter."

She walked a few steps quickly, then looped her arm through Sherman's again.

Claire's voice was unusually sweet.

Back when I was still living abroad a few months ago, I heard that this.

movie was very touching, but I didn't have time to watch it. Now that it's released here, I finally have time … '

Meanwhile, Rita deliberately stayed at home longer than usual. She wanted to test Karen.

The Russell family had always valued silence at the dinner table, but Rita rarely came back to eaty eat with them, so ce was happy to have more interaction with his daughter.

"Dad, have you heard of someone named Esmond Parr?"

Karen's hand, which was holding a fork, trembled. She dropped the spoon onto the table. The impact made a crisp sound.

Vince turned to her, looking puzzled.

Ah, sorry. I accidentally dropped the spoon. Ransy/could you please bring me another one?"