Chapter 247
“Okay!” Jessie nodded vigorously. “I’ll take you there.”
Meny
At Eclipse Apartments.
“Mr. Herman, do you like this apartment?” the agent in a black suit asked, smiling.
He had shown Jaime several apartments. Jaime seemed most pleased with this one. Jaime, with his hands stuffed in his pockets, glanced around and gave a nod of approval. “This one will do. Alright, I’ll take it.” The agent’s face brightened with joy as he swiftly produced the contract.“Alright, Mr. Herman, we can proceed with signing the
now.”
“Okay.”
“Thank you, Mr. Herman.” The agent handed the contract to Jaime.
Jaime took it, sat on the sofa, skimmed it, and signed.
agreement
Last time, Lauryn had given him a card. He reached out to them, and they ended up investing in the Herman Group. With the influx of funds, the projects were able to continue. Before long, the group began to see significant improvements.
Now, he wasn’t worried about money.
To see Mariela often, Jaime bought a house near
her.
This area was developed a few years ago. It was highly desirable, and the houses sold quickly. There were no new houses left available.
Jaime’s apartment was resale. The previous owner rarely lived there, so it was almost new.
After signing, Jaime paid in full.
After the agent left, he
checki
It had two bedrooms, a living
Jaime felt a sense of
the
and
a
big balcony. He didn’t like the decor, but to move in soon, he left it.
sitting with his legs crossed, a smile playing on his lips.
He thought, “Marie, we’ll be negat
Jessie got into Mariela’s Bentley, looking nervous and unsure what to do with her hands and feet.
She softly pulled Gia’s sleeve. “Gia.”
“What’s up?”
Jessie whispered in Gia’s ear, “Is Ms. Logan’s car expensive?”
She looked at her toes, her face turning red from embarrassment.
It was raining, and the muddy road water was filthy.
Jessie’s once–white canvas shoes, now tinged with yellow, were caked in mud, and the tips were blackened.
Gia noticed her left foot rubbing against her right, revealing her unease and awkwardness.
