Returning With A Thousand Favors

Chapter 232

“it’s fine, I can handle it!” Jessica didn’t grasp Peter’s intentions.

She agreed immediately.

Observing Jessica, Peter found himself at a loss for words.

He sighed slowly.

What else could he do?

Well, since his girlfriend was so passionate about her work, he figured it was his role as her boyfriend to fully support her, no questions asked. Property © NôvelDrama.Org.

“Okay, since you’re so eager for this job, I’ll leave it in your hands,” Peter said, exhaling heavily.

“Thank you!” Jessica’s eyes sparkled with gratitude.

“Your words of gratitude sound insincere. Don’t you think you should do something more?” Peter narrowed his eyes, fixating his gaze on Jessica.

*Then what would you like me to do? Should I get you a gift or treat you to a meal?” Jessica momentarily failed to grasp Peter’s underlying intention.

“What do you think I would enjoy?” Peter asked.

This time, Jessica finally caught on.

The expression on her face instantly became shy.

Her ears turned red as well.

“It’s working hours now…”

“I wasn’t referring to the present moment. Aren’t you overthinking?” Peter smiled.

You!” Jessica, slightly exasperated, exclaimed while glancing at Peter’s expression.

He must have done it on purpose.

He had that unmistakable look in his eyes, as if he wanted to eat her alive.

Yet he said he didn’t mean now.

“Yes?” Peter deliberately asked.

He liked seeing Jessica angry. It was cute.

“It’s nothing. I’m just going to focus on my work!” Jessica couldn’t help but guess what Peter was thinking, though she pretended otherwise.

She took the script from his hand and turned to leave.

“Hey, is this how you treat your boss? With that kind of work attitude, you’ll face consequences in other companies,” Peter shouted after Jessica’s retreating figure.

However, Jessica paid no heed to his words and walked out of the office without looking back, completely ignoring him.

Peter chuckled.

The present Jessica displayed a slightly more temperamental side compared to when they first met.

She even went as far as throwing a tantrum at him.

However, this change didn’t make Peter unhappy at all.

Instead, he liked it..

After teaching her for such a long time, he had finally achieved some tangible results.

At the Bailey family.

In Quantum’s room.

Marina lay casually on the sofa.

Her eyes never left the phone in his hand.

Meanwhile, Quantum had been reporting the latest situation to her.

“I’ve managed to find some clues regarding the matter you tasked me to investigate.

“The organization is codenamed Black Shark. Its members bear a specific tattoo on their bodies, which you previously shared with me..

“I discovered that the earliest mention of this organization dates back ten years ago.

Over the past ten years, this organization has been involved in numerous criminal activities. However, these incidents seem unrelated, making it unlikely for many people to connect the dots.

“I only stumbled upon this information because you requested the investigation. However, the deeper I delve into it, the more I realize how dangerous this organization truly is.

“I believe we should halt our investigation at this point. Further pursuit may attract unnecessary danger.”

Quantum spoke at length, but when he finally looked up, he realized that Marina hadn’t even glanced in his direction.

She was playing with the phone in her hand.

“I’m talking to you, are you listening?” Quantum’s patience wore thin as he could no longer remain calm.

She had specifically requested him to investigate this matter,

Why was she even more indifferent or unconcerned about this than he was?

“I heard you,” Marina finally replied calmly.

“What do you think?” Quantum asked.

“Continue the investigation!” Marina answered without hesitation.

“You… I don’t think you were listening at all!” Quantum was a little exasperated.

“I get that you’re wealthy, but let me tell you, the people in this organization are downright vicious.

“They risked their life many times.

“They have nothing to lose, so they are fearless. You don’t have to push them too hard if you don’t hate them that much.”

“But what if it’s a personal vendetta?” Marina raised her eyebrows and turned her gaze towards Quantum

Quantum was speechless.

“If you’re concerned about the potential danger, you don’t have to continue the investigation. I can find someone else to take over,” Marina stated

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without a hint of blame in her tone.

After all, this job was indeed very dangerous.

“What do you mean by that? Do you think I’m someone who’s afraid of death? I was just trying to give you a warning.” Quantum raised his voice.

“Yup.” However, Marina’s response was still especially cold.

“But hey! What have you been staring at your phone all this time? Are you texting some guys?” Quantum said casually.

Marina’s hand that was holding the phone paused slightly.

Quantum keenly noticed the change in Marina’s demeanor. It was as if she had stumbled upon a new continent of emotions. Without hesitation, he swiftly approached her.

“Are you really waiting for news from a man? Who is he? How dare he be with you?” Quantum asked curiously.

Marina gave him a death stare.

Quantum immediately shrunk his neck.

However, a moment later, he could not help but remind her in a low voice.

“If it’s really a man, you can take the initiative.

“After all, a man will be tired if he takes the initiative all the time. Besides, man likesproactive women.”

“Proactive women?” Marina narrowed her eyes.

“That’s right.If you girls had worked harder, I wouldn’t still be single.”

Quantum sounded a bit sad as he spoke.

Marina was speechless.

“Don’t treat everyone as you.” Marina rolled her eyes at him and got up to leave..

“Hey, what do you mean by not treating others as me? What’s wrong with me? I’m a good man that’s hard to find!” Quantum protested at Marina’s back.

“Shameless!“Phoenix kicked Quantum’s foot and chased after Marina.

“Hey, even you don’t know how to be polite? How am I shameless? I just want a girlfriend. Isn’t this noraml?” Quantum covered his painful foot and shouted at the top of his voice.

However, no one responded to him.

After Marina returned to her room, she threw herself onto the bed.

Then she held up her phone.

Taking the initiative?

Marina narrowed her black eyes slightly.

After hesitating for a moment, she sent a message.

After sending the message, Marina kept staring at the phone.

A minute later

She got no reply.

12:09 Wed, 5 Jul

Five minutes later.

There was still no response.

Marina casually threw the phone aside.

She must be too bored.

Otherwise, why would she be waiting here for that guy’s reply?

Marina raised her hand to block her vision.

It was time for her to find something to do.

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