Karen's expression darkened.Lionel said, "Oh, and by the way, I just used this mop to clean the bathroom. I haven't had a chance to wash it yet, but it should be fine. Our toilet isn't very dirty, so it's probably not an issue. I'm sure you won't mind, right?"Karen was clearly disgusted. "Ugh! Da
Lionel blinked in surprise. "How did we end up here?"Miranda was about to reply when a sales representative, Wendy Thompson, approached them with a bright smile. "Here to check out some houses? We've got everything from starter homes to something more upscale."Miranda nodded. "We'd like to look a
Miranda knew that many high-end property developments required financial verification before they would consider showing the properties around. "So, what exactly are the requirements for VIP clients?" she asked."First, you need to be eligible to buy property in Lumberville—that's non-negotiable. Th
"Ms. Thompson…" Sophia sounded a bit flustered."What's with that look? Do you even know the verification process? What if something goes wrong and we let just anyone in? Can you handle that kind of responsibility?""I… think I know the steps. They covered it during training. If the verification goe
No matter what Sophia's introduction was like, Miranda had already made up her mind and was resolute.Sophia's excitement was palpable. "What will be your preferred payment method, then, Ms. Sutton?""Full payment."Lionel was taken aback. He had no idea Miranda was actually serious about buying a v
Five million dollars... To save that much, Lionel would have to work his entire life, living frugally and barely scraping by.Miranda felt a pang of guilt. "I haven't been sitting idle all these years; I've managed to save a little."At that moment, Mindy, who had been silent until now, suddenly spo
Lionel replied, "I'll place the order right now! First, we'll get the trellis since your mom loves wisteria. It'll be perfect for the vines… Then, we'll pick up a few hydrangeas. When they bloom in May, they'll make Xavier green with envy..."Xavier Scott was one of Lionel's colleagues. They taught
Jenny flashed a bright smile as she walked up to Mindy. She linked her arm with Harold's and said, "Well, look who it is! Fancy running into you here, Mindy."Mindy returned the smile. "Hey, Jenny.""So, what brings you and Miranda to the sales office? You're not thinking about buying a place, are y