Chapter 1719
Tarquin paused for a moment before asking, “Do you need me to call Elysia and ask right now p>
Keaton immediately said, “No p>
Elysia was with Winona. If Tarquin called to ask now, wouldn’t that expose him?
“Let’s talk when you get back. Have a safe trip p>
After hanging up, Keaton put his phone away and walked out of the airport.
Just as he stepped outside, he saw Winona standing by a car, leaning in close to the young man, talking and laughing. She even affectionately ruffled his hair.
The young man smiled and, ever the gentleman, bent down slightly, making a ‘please’ gesture to invite her into the car.
After Winona happily got in, he closed the door for her and got into the passenger
seat.
Keaton pursed his lips and rolled his eyes.
Watching them drive away, driven by an itch he couldn’t scratch, he climbed into his car and threw it into gear, tailing them.
He tailed them all the way to a restaurant p>
The three of them got out. Winona linked arms with Elysia, chatting and laughing as they walked into the restaurant.
The young man followed behind them as usual.
Keaton sat in his car, his face dark. After a moment’s thought, he pulled out his phone and made a call.
“Come have a meal with me. I’ll send you the location in a second. And dress nicely p>
He hung up without giving the other person a chance to speak.
He opened WhatsApp, found her contact, and sent the location.
She replied, [I’m busy. I’m in the middle of a dinner meeting right now p>
Keaton didn’t blink. He pulled up his banking app and wired her a cool fifty thousand dollars on the spot.
She immediately sent back a sticker with heart-eyes.
[You’re the absolute best, Keaton! Wait for me, I’ll be there in fifteen minutes p>
Keaton pursed his lips and sat in the car, waiting.
He wasn’t even sure why he was getting a fake girlfriend.
It was just that seeing Winona with that young man made him want to have a young woman by his side, too.
It was as if not having one meant he had already lost.
About ten minutes later, a young, beautiful girl rushed over, calling out as soon as she saw him, “Keaton p>
Keaton immediately made a shushing gesture. “Keep your voice down! Get in the car first p>
The girl pulled open the door and hopped into the passenger seat, smiling. “What are you doing hiding in the car, all secretive p>
Keaton pursed his lips.
“In a bit, I’m taking you in there for dinner. I need you to pretend to be my girlfriend p>
The girl was speechless. “But I’m your cousin p>
Keaton said, “Which is why you’re obligated to help! If you don’t want to, give me the money back p>
The girl immediately stuffed her phone into her pocket.
“Fine, I’ll help! But you have to promise to buy me two limited-edition game skins p>
Keaton was disdainful. “Can’t you afford them yourself p>
The girl immediately replied, “I have money but I can’t buy them! I told you, they’re limited edition! want. the matching couples’ set.
Keaton asked, “Are you dating someone p>
The girl shook her head. “No, but I have a crush. It just hasn’t
out yet. Don’t go pryinget
you even if you ask!
“So, is it a deal or not? If you promise to buy me the couples’ skins, I’ll do whatever you say and be a great girlfriend p>
Keaton nodded. “Deal p>
The girl was thrilled and immediately asked, “So, tell me first, how do I need to act p>
Keaton said, “Act obedient. Pretend you adore me, that you’re very clingy, and that you’re deeply in love with me p>
The girl narrowed her eyes. “Keaton, what’s going on with you? So many girls are crazy about you, and you have to find a fake to put on a show?content belongs to
“The point is, who are we putting this show on for? Don’t tell me it’s for my future cousin-in-law p>