Chapter 431


    Chapter 431


    Granny Reba was a retired teacher who loved getting her nose stuck in a book. So, Trent had set


    her up a little reading nook in a corner of the balcony and even threw in a rocking chair.


    She could chill out there, bask in the sun, and immerse herself in her favorite reads.


    Next up, the study room. Cornelia was a sucker for painting and reading. The room was decorated in a


    in and orderly manner, but the color coordination was super cozy.


    The left and right walls were stacked with ceiling–high bookshelves that could stash a ton of books. A


    bunch of nts were ced in front of the window. Whenever Cornelia got tired of reading, she just


    had to lift her head to get a sight of some lush greenery, which was right up her alley.


    Last but not least, the master bedroom and the walk–in closet. Nothing extraordinary about these two,


    Trent simply nailed Cornelia’s request for a chic, minimalist, andfy vibe.


    The house decor was exactly Cornelia’s cup of tea and it was strikingly simr to the design she had in


    mind. Trent’s attention to detail was the icing on the cake.


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    Cornelia took a tour and was over the moon. Trent, the dependable designer, had turned her house


    into her dream home.


    Zack and Abigail were all praises, “If ever we need to get our house done up, you’re the man.”


    Most of Trent’s clients were loaded like Marcus and they all appreciated his design. They paid up


    without a fuss, but seldom did they shower him with such sincerepliments. Sometimes, genuine


    praises could be more rewarding than a fat paycheck.


    “Sure thing, hit me up if you need anything. The renovation isplete. Just give it some time for the


    formaldehyde to dissipate, then you can move into your new crib. Trent said.


    Cornelia said, “Trent, I can’t thank you enough. I was out of the country on a business trip during the


    renovation and was swamped for two weeks straight when I got back. Haven’t even had the chance to


    drop by. You’ve done a bang–up job getting the house to match the design.”


    Trent came clean, “You think I’d break my back doing this if it wasn’t for your hubby Jeremy?”


    Cornelia said, “Right, you’ve been giving it your all for Jeremy’s sake. Let’s settle the ounts, I’ll wire


    you the bnce.”


    Trent said, “Don’t sweat it, your hubby has already paid up.”


    Cornelia said, “He did? Why didn’t he tell me?”


    “He didn’t tell you but I did.” Trent said.


    Cornelia was pleased as punch and Trent was tickled pink to receive a hefty sum, “Alright, Ms. Stewart,


    my wife’s waiting for me at home. I gotta bounce. You know where to find me if you need anything.”


    After Trent left, Cornelia heard Zack say, “Didn’t know Jeremy was more reliable than I thought. He


    even takes care of some stuff for


    you.”


    Corneliaughed and said, “He’s always been great.”


    Zack gave her a stare look and said, “Keep defending him. When’s he gonna show up?”


    Cornelia took out her cell phone and said, “I’ve been swampedtely, didn’t have much time to catch


    up with him. I’ll ask him when he’s gonna be back in Riverton.”


    Even though she said that, Cornelia actually texted Jeremy: [You’ve transferred all the money you


    madest year to me. How did you still have enough to cover the renovation?]


    Jeremy replied right away: [I did transfer all the money I madest year to you, but I still have some


    savings I made before that.] Cornelia replied. [Why didn’t you keep the money for yourself? Why did


    you give me all your money to spend?]