Chapter 1262
The sparkle of surprise shone in Jolin''s eyes, as she quickly nestled into his arms.
"Mr. Raymond, would you like me to peel you a grape?"
Her voice was soft, brittle.
Beck overheard the conversation and immediately realized Ian was not alone.
His heart tightened, and he felt a surge of resentment on Maja''s behalf.
"So, you''ve moved on so quickly? Weren''t you in love with Maja?"
Ian''s fingers lifted Jolin''s chin, his gaze icy.
"Not anymore. I''ve found someone morepliant."
Beck ran his fingers through his hair, "So, all those professions of love were just lies? God, Ian, you
almost killed my brother and me over her. You''ve moved on rather quickly, haven''t you?"
Ian said nothing.
Had he moved on quickly?
Not as quickly as Maja had, cozying up to Eric during negotiations.
So fast he could hardly keep up.
Even after all that, he had pleaded with her to stay, but she had refused.
Not only that, she had said some rather hurtful things.
All he could taste was the bitterness in his mouth, his tone growing even colder.
"Well, yes. But not as quickly as her."
He ended the call, tightening his grip around Jolin.
Jolin was ted, although the pressure around her waist was increasing. Soon, she began to feel a dull
ache.
But she said nothing, seizing the opportunity to snuggle even closer to Ian.
Tyler sat not far from Ian, flirting with a woman next to him while reminding Ian.
"If you''re into her, you should take her to Greenfield Gardens. She can keep you warm. Isn''t it time to
get rid of the stuff at Greenfield Gardens?"
"Indeed, it is."
He had stored a lot of Maja''s things there when they lived together.
She had even upied half of his wardrobe. And how long had it been since then?
The woman in his arms seized the opportunity to ask softly,
"Mr. Raymond, may I move in with you?"
Ian said nothing.
Tyler, sitting a few steps away, was somewhat surprised. He wasn''t sure if this woman was overly
ambitious or genuinely naive.
She said such things to Ian. Didn''t that mean she wanted him to support her financially?
Yet, even those who were financially supported by Ian didn''t have the privilege to sleep at Greenfield
Gardens.
She was aiming for the position of thedy of Greenfield Gardens.
Tyler found it amusing, but then he heard Ian''s response.
"Sure, if you behave, I''ll give you everything."
Jolin knew that when he said those words, he wasn''t looking at her but through her, at another woman.
But she didn''t mind. She was determined to be his stand-in.
Ian hadn''t drunk much that night. After a few sips, he let go of Jolin.
As he was leaving, Jolin quietly followed him.
Ian turned to Jeff, who was nearby.
"Take her home, help her pack her things, then take her to Greenfield Gardens."
Jeff nced at Jolin and instantly saw the resemnce to Ms. Pennyfeather, although Jolin looked a
bit younger.
He thought Ms. Pennyfeather had used Ian as a substitute, and now Ian had found a substitute of his
own.
Was this self-destruction or was Ian just angry at Ms. Pennyfeather?
Jeff didn''t dare to ask and quickly left with Jolin.
Just as Jolin turned the corner, her wrist was grabbed by a man.
It was the young master of the Bennitt family, who had sponsored her through high school. Although he
was not highly regarded in the Bennitt family, he had a bit of money.
He had once brought Jolin to the BlueSky Bar, where the seventeen-year-old Jolin was dazzled by the
glitz and mour.
She had made a deal with her benefactor to spend a night with him when she turned neen and to
be his girlfriend.
However, during that visit, she discovered that this wealthy young master was not highly regarded
among the elite.
He might be considered wealthy among ordinary people, butpared to the real power yers, he
was far behind.
Like Ian tonight, very few people in Greenfield couldpete with him.
Ian was also blessed with good looks. His interview had mesmerized countless people.
Now, Jolin finally had the opportunity to get close to him. Plus, she even resembled the woman he
loved. This was no less than winning the lottery.
As long as she kept him happy, there was nothing she couldn''t have in the future.
Why should she put up with the petty grievances of being with the young master of the Bennitt family?
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The young master was still somewhat naive and couldn''t believe Jolin would aspire to be with Tyler.
He hade to find her himself but was brushed off by Jolin.
"I''m sorry, sir, but someone has already repaid the money I owed you. Please don''t look for me
anymore. I have a boyfriend now."
The young man in his twenties was stunned, seemingly unable to believe that he had been dumped so
quickly.
Tomorrow was her neenth birthday. He had waited for so many years. They had made a promise.
Jolin didn''t even spare him a nce, her mind filled with thoughts of Ian.
Ian had already returned to Greenfield Gardens by the time Jeff took her home.
Maja''s belongings were all over the bedroom, from toothbrushes to skincare products and lipsticks.
She rarely used bright red lipstick, usually opting for lighter shades.
Her clothes were still in the closet.
He opened the closet and felt a sense of suffocation.
He quickly walked over to a passing maid and instructed, "Clean up the room and throw away all her
things."
Everyone in Greenfield Gardens knew who ''she'' was.
The maid was visibly scared and quickly gathered four or five others to start cleaning the bedroom.
Ian loosened his tie and headed straight to his study.
But he had forgotten that his study had been remodeled.
It used to contain only one desk, now there were two, with Maja''s workspace right next to his.
He hesitated, then slowly walked to her desk.