Chapter 657


    Aiken said earnestly, “Skr, you’ve done so much for us today. To us, you’re a benefactor. I’ll


    ensure that you receive a generous rewardter.”


    Before dinner, he had doubted Skr’s abilities and questioned her motives for befriending


    Simona.


    Aiken had worked tirelessly to achieve his position and had faced numerous challenges and


    schemes from various individuals. Those who appeared kind and trustworthy often proved to be the


    most dangerous when it mattered most.


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    Repeated betrayals had eroded his trust in others, leaving him wary of everyone. However, Skr


    seemed genuine and honest; he felt she could be trusted.


    “Simona and I are friends, so there’s no need to make a fuss about it,” Skr replied, indifferent to


    anypensation. She had agreed to help Simona out of friendship, and if she had wanted


    payment, she would have asked from the beginning.


    From the start, she had a good impression of Simona, and their meeting seemed destined.


    Discovering the fake amulets had only confirmed that.


    Aiken chose not to press the matter further.


    Half an hourter, after Skr left, he also departed.


    Simona was unconcerned about Aiken’s ns. She focused on buying high school textbooks and


    various practice tests from multiple sources, determined to reim her peak performance.


    Aiken went to another residence where he managed many of his affairs. He preferred to keep


    Simona away from these unsavory matters. It was enough for one of them to deal with such issues.


    At this residence, a dozen photos of Skr were spread out. They had been taken discreetly, but


    her features were clear.


    “Are you sure you want to take this deal, Mr. Parkinson?” Egbert Hewitt asked Aiken.


    Aiken initially nned to return and dine with Simona, putting off the decision until the following day.


    Thus, Egbert was surprised by his unexpected return and sensed something was wrong.


    “No, we’re not epting this offer. The Parkinson family will not participate in this deal,” Aiken


    stated resolutely as he carefully collected the photos. He’d intended to hand them over to Egbert but


    decided to store them safely in a drawer instead.


    Egbert was astonished. “They offered a fortune Are you really turning it down? Do you have a


    reason, Mr. Parkinson?”


    Egbert wondered if Aiken had taken a liking to the woman in the photos and wanted to


    settle down.


    “No particr reason. Just tell them that I said we’re not interested in this deal,” Aiken


    replied. His tone was resolute.


    Egbert didn’t ask further questions.