Contract Marriage: Abusive Love with Mr.CEO-Chapter 715 - 371: Extra Story: He’s Obviously Jealous (2)

Chapter 715: Chapter 371: Extra Story: He’s Obviously Jealous (2)

Although she was immune to his indifference, today, somehow it still hurt a bit.

Perhaps after the body becomes fragile, the heart follows suit...

Thinking of Marie, Christine Quinn took a deep breath, then lifted the hem of her gown and stepped forward to catch up with Skyler Jones.

Leaving the villa and getting into the car, to avoid the awkwardness of being alone with Skyler Jones in the compartment, Christine Quinn had to keep looking out the window.

Skyler Jones drove personally, the car smoothly heading down the road toward the city.

The compartment held the faint scent of her perfume, and his pleasant male fragrance, allowing them both to feel each other’s presence, yet the atmosphere was eerily cold.

Finally, Christine Quinn broke the silence, "Actually... have you ever thought that you’re not young anymore and should find someone to spend your life with?"

With a sideways glance at Christine Quinn, who was looking at the scenery outside the car, Skyler Jones coldly retorted, "When have my affairs ever needed your concern?"

Christine Quinn slowly turned her head, gazing at Skyler Jones’ expressionless face, calmly speaking, "I’m only thinking of Marie."

Seeing Skyler Jones not replying, Christine Quinn continued, "Your work is busy, you can’t always take care of the child, while Marie is at the most crucial stage of her youth, she needs a patient mother to guide her life."

"Your words imply..."

"We’ve already signed the agreement, we’re divorcing in half a year, and when we divorce, we’ll surely involve the issue of child custody... I’ve come to terms with it, I won’t fight you for custody, but I don’t want Marie to be left without meticulous care because you’re busy with work."

Skyler Jones slightly turned his face, his dark eyes fixed on Christine Quinn for a second, "It’s really like the sun rising from the west today, didn’t you tell me no matter what you wouldn’t give up custody of Marie?"

"That’s why I’m telling you I’ve come to terms... I know Marie following you is better than following me." She had always been aware of this fact, but Marie was raised by her hand, she couldn’t bear to let the child leave her, but now... she had no choice but to agree.

"Good that you realize, in half a year, I’ll give you some money, consider it the expenses for raising the child before."

"Do as you please... I only hope you take good care of Marie."

"I will... I’ll even make her forget you."

"Alright, as long as you can do it, make her forget me!" She still worried, if she were to truly leave this world, her silly daughter would be heartbroken... but if he could make Marie forget her, she would at least be able to leave without any attachments.

Skyler Jones thought Christine Quinn’s words were said in anger, couldn’t help but sneer, and didn’t reply.

Christine Quinn walked arm in arm with Skyler Jones into the banquet hall.

The hall was filled with the fragrance of clothes and the shine of makeup, a complete scene of high society gatherings.

In the past when "being together" with Howard Geoffrey, Christine Quinn often accompanied Howard Geoffrey by his side as his companion, so such a scene was nothing new to her, yet now she was so nervous that her palms were even sweating.

This was the first time since knowing Skyler Jones that she attended such a public occasion under the identity of his partner.

"Mr. Jones..."

"Welcome, welcome, Mr. Jones, thank you for coming..."

"Mr. Jones, long time no see..."

"Mr. Jones, last time in Y City we didn’t have the chance to share a drink, tonight we might properly have a few..."

Several business acquaintances who knew Skyler Jones immediately approached him with glasses.

Skyler Jones politely chatted with them and meanwhile introduced Christine Quinn at his side.

"My companion, Christine Quinn."

Their eyes had already fallen on the stunningly beautiful Christine Quinn; even while Skyler Jones introduced her, none of them were able to recover their senses.

Christine Quinn politely greeted everyone, "Hello."

The gentlemen finally came to their senses and unanimously praised, "Mr. Jones has such good taste, the companion is astonishingly beautiful."

Skyler Jones naturally held Christine Quinn close, turning his head, his deep eyes showing profound affection as he looked at her.

One of the gentlemen scrutinized Christine Quinn, uncertainly saying, "But you look like..."

"I’m Rebecca Quentin’s sister."

"Right, right... I was wondering why you look so much like Lady Geoffrey, turns out you’re sisters!"

Christine Quinn smiled and nodded, "Tonight I just want Skyler to take some jewelry photos for me, so I came as his companion."

As Christine Quinn said this, the gentlemen’s eyes lit up, one of them spoke again, "So, Miss Quinn, you and Mr. Jones..."

"I’m just good friends with him." Christine Quinn answered naturally.

While the gentlemen were elated, who would’ve thought Skyler Jones would hold Christine Quinn tightly, smiling awkwardly and adding, "I’m actively pursuing her..."

"Haha..."

The gentlemen laughed, daring not to further make a move on Christine Quinn, as Skyler Jones’ words had seemingly claimed Christine Quinn as his own.

Christine Quinn feigned shyness with a smile, inwardly marveling at Skyler Jones’ superb acting skills.

Despite detesting someone to the utmost, he could still show appreciation and affection; can all businessmen possess such depth?

Skyler Jones held his wine, observing the newly arrived new Secretary of Commerce.

Christine Quinn didn’t notice Skyler Jones’ sight, she pondered on her own, "How come I haven’t seen Howard Geoffrey and Becca?"

"Clearly they are not coming tonight."

"How can that be, isn’t Howard Geoffrey interested in this project?"

"I think now they’re more interested in matchmaking you and me." Looking at Christine Quinn and then smiling at the newly arrived new Secretary of Commerce walking towards him.

Christine Quinn hadn’t understood Skyler Jones’ words, then saw an impressively tall figure walking over.

"Successor of Robinson, new Secretary of Commerce, foreign citizen of Flowery Kingdom, Jonathon Gibson."

Jonathon Gibson?

The name made Christine Quinn suddenly raise her gaze, her line of sight meeting the newcomer.

Upon seeing him, Christine Quinn’s body slightly trembled, while Jonathon Gibson also noticeably paused upon seeing Christine Quinn.

Originally intending to introduce Jonathon Gibson to Christine Quinn, Skyler Jones noticed their reaction upon meeting, slightly furrowing his eyebrows, and glanced at Jonathon Gibson, "Acquainted?"

Jonathon Gibson’s attention was already too occupied to pay heed to Skyler Jones, he incredulously called out, "Christine?"