Chapter 300

Jeremy was still calmly sipping on the straw, choosing to remain silent. Anya thought he had said something, so she leaned in closer and tugged on his sleeves. "Jeremy, are you okay?"

No words, still. In fact, he did not even spare her a glance. No one knew what he was thinking about.

Lucas could not help but walk over to Anya and put his arms around her after seeing her getting the cold shoulder. He threw an unhappy glance toward Jeremy before turning back to face Corinne.

"Miss Corinne, I don't think you're a wholly bad person since you were willing to extend a helping hand to my grandfather two days ago. Not many people would be willing to do that for someone they've never met before. However, when it comes down to securing your interest, you'll become this ruthless woman who finds joy in hurting the innocent, am I right?"

Corinne knitted her eyebrows in consternation. "Securing my interests? What interests are you talking about?"

Lucas narrowed his eyes. "The only reason you d