<b>Chapter </b><b>284</b>


    Gerard also did not want Carlisle’s girlfriend to be a daughter of a wealthy family.


    To clear his growing doubt, Gerard asked with a smile, “Carlisle, you and Ms. Thompson are more than ssmates, right?”


    “We are whatever you think we are.” Carlisle gave an ambiguous answer.


    Feeling awkward, Gerard turned to look at Wanda and asked, “Ms. Thompson-”


    “Are you perhaps inquiring into my personal life right now?” Wanda interrupted Gerard while eating the shrimp peeled by Carlisle.


    Gerard instantly closed his mouth. He had yet to sign the contract for the loan, so he couldn’t afford to offend Wanda.


    Wanda soon put down her cutlery and said to Carlisle, “I’m done.”


    Carlisle finished the food on his te and smiled. “Let’s go for a walk?”


    Wanda pursed her lips and nodded.


    At this moment, Jenny asked Gerard, “Mr. Zahn, do you want to do the credential check now or tomorrow?


    “Let’s do it now!” Gerard would only feel at ease after getting the money.


    “Okay, then follow me to thepany.” Jenny soon left with Gerard.


    Christine and Phoebe also went to thepany to learn from Jenny.


    Before leaving, however, Gerard paid for the dinner and asked where Maria was.


    The security guard thereafter led him to the VIP room, where Maria was watching TV and leisurely eating fruit on the sofa.


    “Mary, let’s go,” Gerard called out to her. But Maria ignored him and continued to munch on the apple.


    Gerard walked over<b>, </b>sat down, and cated her. “I know you’re very angry but I had no choice. The project with Windex Corporation is very urgent. If we can’t get the funds in time, we might be robbed of our


    chance.”


    Maria asked coldly, “Is that why you left me outside?”


    Gerard replied helplessly, “Carlisle was Wanda’s ssmate in high school, and he’s probably her boyfriend. If you continued to make a scene, would we still get the funds from her?”


    “What did you say?” Maria was taken aback. “Carlisle is that brat’s boyfriend?”


    Gerard nodded. “That’s what I’m assuming, but it’s highly likely.”


    Maria did not want Carlisle and his family to be well–off any more than Gerard did. After hearing what


    Gerard said, she scornfully replied, “No way<b>, </b>his family will never prosper!”Original from N?velDrama.Org.


    Then, she added with a click of the tongue, “So what if he’s that brat’s boyfriend? He won’t be able to stand tall if he has to leech off of her.”


    After talking for a while, Maria finally agreed to leave with Gerard.


    Meanwhile, Carlisle and Wanda had already arrived at Shane’s table outside.


    Daniel was stunned <b>to </b>see Wandaing out with Carlisle. They were walking so closely together.


    He finally believed that Carlisle was not bragging without reason.


    Wanda’s lover was indeed Carlisle.


    “Carl…” Seeing Carlisleing over, Shane was about to get down on his knees with teary eyes.


    Carlisle hurriedly helped Shane up and frowned. “What are you doing?”


    “Thank you… Thank you for risking your life to save Olivia.” Shane’s face was covered in tears. His lips and his voice were trembling as he spoke.


    “Let’s sit down first.” Carlisle turned to re at Daniel. He must have been the one to spill the beans. Daniel shrugged, looking unconcerned. “Don’t re at me. It’s Olivia who told him!“‘


    Shane was even more touched upon hearing the exchange. Carlisle had actually intended to keep it a


    secret.


    Shane gave Olivia another reproving look. “Olivia, you’re too silly. Even if I have to sell my organs<i>, </i>I’ll never let you sully your purity.”