Chapter 17 Samuels assistant gave the news after a double check .
Mr.
Lampard , the card is spotless .
No recent charges at all .
The call wrapped up , and Samuel was left in awkward silence , facing Julie , Austin , and Melanie .
Melanie , with a sudden spark of curiosity , said , Maybe our sisters been using her boyfriends cash all this time ? Like , Craig Julie scoffed .
That guy with the nine to five ? 1 : | : ཀ དེ་ ན ཚན Melanie , trying to keep her own connection to Craig on the down low, nodded .
Yeah , she mentioned he gives her his paycheck .
I have his number .
Let me see if theyve moved in together .
Austin rolled his eyes , Using a guys money and now living together ? Shes gonna tarnish our familys reputation .
Melanie dialed Craigs number , her voice casual .
Mr.
Fraley , just between us , have you been paying for everything for my sister ? Craig was caught off guard but played along .
Yeah , usually .
Why do you ask ? Has she ever talked about paying you back ? Melanie smiled We dont keep score .
I just gave her 30 hundred from my company bonus .
She said it was for something important , Craig lied smoothly .
Melanie was pleased and put her phone on speaker , making sure her family could hear .
So , is she staying at your place now ? Craig paused , considering his words .
Hed been looking for Kylie , but no one seemed to know where shed gone .
He figured .
Melanie had an angle for this call .
He knew which side his bread was buttered on .
Melanie was the familys favorite .
So he lied again , She was with me until yesterday , but when I didnt give her more cash , she got upset and left .
Any idea where she might be ? After hanging up .
Melanie looked at her family with a mix of satisfaction and concern .
Kylies always asking her boyfriend for money .
Its really worrisome .
Samuels anger was palpable .
Disgraceful ! He slammed his hand on the table , the water glass flying off and shattering against the wall .
Kylie slipped her phone into her pocket as she headed toward Trendy Malls underground parking lot .
Traffic had been a mess .
but it gave her a chance to hit the supermarket .
She was about to step out of her car when she remembered the task shed agreed to for Zach earlier .
Flipping open her phone , she scanned through the photos hed sent .
[ The jade pendant in the fourth photo is the one .
] she texted back .
Just as she was about to enter the supermarket , her phone rang .
Trevors name flashed on the screen .
Where are you ? he asked , his voice all business .
At the supermarket in Trendy Mall , Kylie answered , already reaching for a shopping cart .
Wait for me , Trevor commanded before the call ended abruptly .
Kylie stood there for a moment , a little bewildered .
Was he close ? It suddenly dawned on her the Trendy Mall was just a stones throw from the Walters Group building , a major landmark in Jardora .
Kylie was already making a dent in the snack aisle , tossing bags of chips and a mix of treats into her cart .
Ever since her accident , shed been craving these little comforts .
Back then , shed been too penny wise to splurge on such luxuries .
Now , she was all about making up for lost time , even planning to bring some back for Hoard .
They had a thing for these snacks during their TV binges .
0 among the shoppers .
When he finally spotted Kylie , his face looked like it could give an ice sculpture a run for its money it was that cold .
His usual aloofness had turned into something Arctic .
Kylie , engrossed in her snack quest , only noticed Trevor when she looked up from her cart .
He seemed a bit grumpy .
Is there something you need , Mr.
Walters ? she asked .
His eyes were as frosty as a winter breeze .
Are you done shopping ? Not quite .
Want anything ? Theyve got a new flavor of chips here .
Interested ? Kylies question was more of a polite gesture .
Trevor didnt even bother to look at the chips , his voice as cold as his gaze .
I dont do junk food .
Isnt this from the food company under the Walters Group ? Youre not a fan of a little self deprecation ? Kylie sneered .
She was easygoing , but that didnt mean she was going to take the heat for someone elses bad day .
If someone had upset him , he should deal with them .
Why was he giving her the cold shoulder ! For the past two days , she had been considerate of Noreens feelings , even when she noticed his offhand attitude .
She had given him plenty of leeway Trevors expression darkened , his gaze sharp as a blade .
As a powerful man , his stare could make anyone tremble .
Kylie had seen her fair share of tough times , but under Trevors stern gaze , her heart still skipped a beat .
Grandma asked us to go to the auction house together .
Shes got her eye on a piece of jewelry she wants us to bid on , Trevor said coldly .

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If it werent for Noreens request , he wouldnt have considered bringing her along .
It was just a piece of jewelry ; he could have handled it himself .
Kylie had beautiful eyes that sparkled when she smiled , crescent shaped and gentle .
But when she wasnt smiling and showed a hint of anger , she resembled a beast ready to fight its fate , instantly giving the impression that she had been dealt a raw hand .
It stirred a desire to … cherish her .
But that thought was quickly extinguished .
To him , she was not only cunning but also adept at deception .
Alright , Kylie agreed , seeing no reason to refuse Noreens request .
Your clothes wont do .
Trevors cold gaze revealed his disapproval .
He checked his watch and said , The auction starts at seven tonight .
Its not even five yet .
Theres time to get ready .
Ill have Zach take you somewhere .
Ill meet you at the auction house .
Sure , Ill check out and then load up my car .
Have Zach wait for me at the parking lot exit , Kylie said , pushing her cart to the checkout .
Trevor stood there , his icy gaze sweeping over the chips on the shelf .
His comp product ? Zach was ready to chauffeur Kylie , but shed already driven herself there .
So he navigated to her location .
When he got to the parking lots exit , he slid into her tiny electric car .
His long legs made the compact interior feel even more snug He raised an eyebrow .
Mrs.
Walters , your husbands got a garage full of cars .
Why didnt you take one of those ? Kylie smiled , This ones better for the planet .
What she kept to herself was that her marriage to Trevor was more of a contract than a commitment .
They werent really a couple , and she wouldnt use his stuff .