Second Chance: Marrying into Wealth Chapter 235

As I mulled over this, I couldn't help but remember what Paula had analyzed for me not too long ago.

Marlowe wasn't dumb. Growing up healthy, making money, owning a house, and taking care of the ailing Hayes—there was no way she could be a fool.

The reason she was so flashy, dining with Christopher in public, spending time together, and making appearances, was that she wanted everyone to believe she was with Christopher, to make their relationship seem real.

Paula sighed, "Too bad, her plan's gonna flop this time!"

I asked Paula, "Why?"

Paula replied, "She's with Faye, and Faye doesn't get along with Christopher. She thinks she can marry into the Collins family, but whether Faye likes it or not, it's clear she's ticked off Christopher."

I kept thinking about this as I got into the car.

Christopher broke the silence, "What's on your mind?"

"I was thinking about Ms. Grey, Mr. Collins. Honestly, you should take responsibility for her!"

Christopher paused as he fastened his seatbelt, his eyes sharp even in the darkness. "If anyone should take responsibility, it's Jason, not me!"

His tone was firm.

I was surprised and blurted out, "They're a couple?"

Then I thought, 'And Christopher has a secret crush on Ms. Grey?'

But that didn't make sense either. From Marlowe's reaction earlier, she seemed deeply in love with Christopher.

Christopher regained his composure, starting the car as he spoke, "No, it's a complicated matter between them."

Why did I feel like Christopher was jealous?

Could it be unrequited love?

Enough, thinking any more about it would make my brain crash. I couldn't figure out their relationship; it was too complicated.

Considering my period, Christopher drove us back.

I was exhausted and fell asleep in the car without realizing it.

When I woke up groggily, I found myself in a soft bed with a sandalwood scent that wasn't from my bed. I sat up in shock.

I was still wearing the clothes from last night, but this room...

The design was monochromatic with a hint of gray, clearly Christopher's room.

So, how did I end up in his bed last night?

After some effort to recall, I realized I must have fallen asleep, and he didn't wake me up but carried me to his bed.

Blame it on my period; I was too uncomfortable and tired to notice being carried into the bedroom by Christopher.

But I had to admit, Christopher was quite considerate. Why did he act so stiff around Marlowe?

Could it be that love made one fearful, leading to awkward behavior?

When I went downstairs, Christopher was reading the newspaper, waiting for me.

After breakfast, just as I was about to leave, Christopher called out, "Let's go together. I had the driver pick up Marlowe."

"Alright!"

I understood! Christopher was clearly being contradictory. He acted indifferent last night, but in the end, he couldn't bear to let Marlowe suffer.

Christopher noticed my teasing tone and gave me a meaningful look.

Because of Christopher's car and the driver picking up Marlowe, the reporters quickly snapped photos, and it became news.

More people speculated about Marlowe and Christopher's relationship.

Given the current situation, it wasn't very appropriate.

I placed the newspaper prominently on Christopher's desk as a silent reminder.

But Christopher was stubborn and didn't care.

Instead, he asked me to prepare for a business trip to Rosewood City for Hayes.

Christopher truly admired Hayes and didn't want to waste his talent. He wanted Hayes to receive more professional training and guidance. Rosewood City had two top schools for artificial intelligence, with excellent teachers, so we were going to visit some important figures.

There was also an AI exhibition.

Knowing it was for Hayes, I was genuinely happy for him. "Quinlan said Hayes's condition isn't severe. He's very focused on what interests him. With professional guidance, he could reach incredible heights."

I was also praising Christopher's foresight.

Christopher's lips curved slightly. Even someone like him couldn't help but feel pleased when praised. The joy was palpable.

But I didn't expect to run into Marlowe on our flight. She was just across the aisle from me.

Marlowe's eyes lit up when she saw Christopher and me, and she greeted us enthusiastically, "What a coincidence!"

As she spoke, her eyes were fixed on Christopher.

Christopher didn't respond, so I nodded to avoid awkwardness, "It is quite a coincidence, but it has something to do with you."

Marlowe was delighted, "Really? Did Christopher arrange this? I knew it! What's the reason?"

I figured it wasn't wrong to say this. Hayes's matter was related to Marlowe, but it was better for Christopher to share the details with her, which might make her happier.

"Mr. Collins will explain the specifics to you later," I replied.

Marlowe looked at Christopher with eager eyes, "Alright, I'll wait for Christopher to tell me. By the way, since we ran into each other, let's hang out together. I'm staying at the Lysium Luxe Hotel, room 1808. What about you? Want to stay nearby so we can explore together?"

Christopher didn't look up and replied coldly, "My schedule is full."

Meaning no time!

I was convinced Christopher would never win over a woman and should just give up.

Besides, we only had two days—one for the exhibition and one for visiting important figures. We were indeed busy.

"Alright then," Marlowe said, looking disappointed but not angry. She continued talking to me in a normal tone, loud enough for both me and Christopher to hear.

"After what happened last time, I couldn't reach Quinlan. Is she still mad at me? Could you talk to her? If she wants to return to the magazine, I'd be happy to have her back and even give her a 15% raise as a token of appreciation for taking care of Hayes and as an apology." Marlowe's attitude was sincere, unlike the sharp person I remembered.

"It's all in the past. She's not the type to hold grudges. You don't need to worry. As for the job, I can't decide for her, but I'll ask," I answered diplomatically. 

Marlowe nodded, "I'll wait for your response. I really admire you guys, especially you. After going through such betrayal from your ex-husband, you stood up, got a divorce, and built your career. It's impressive! By the way, have you ever thought about finding your child's biological father? If you want, I can help!"