<b>Chapter </b><b>769 </b>
Mnie <b>had </b><b>not </b>had further contact with Howard ever since returning <b>to </b>Jepton. He appeared pretty much <b>the </b>same as <b>before</b><b>, </b><b>still </b>gentlemanly and refined in appearance.
Standing <b>a </b><b>few </b>steps away<b>, </b>Mnie watched him <b>with </b>his arm around Peyton’s waist. Mnie’s <b>face </b>was <b>devoid </b><b>of </b>any expression. The <b>intimacy </b><b>of </b><b>the </b>two’s gestures was enough to confirm their rtionship<b>. </b>
Perhaps her gaze <b>had </b>been <b>too </b><b>intense </b><b>as </b>Howard <b>subconsciously </b>looked over. When he saw Mnie, his expression changed. <b>Sensing his </b><b>unease</b><b>, </b>Peyton also looked <b>up</b>.
Upon recognizing <b>Mnie</b><b>, </b>Peyton’s expression turned slightly <b>cold</b><b>. </b><b>“</b>Mnie? What <b>are </b><b>you </b>doing here?”
Mnie nced at her. She was about to say something when she <b>heard </b><b>Howard’s </b>gentle voice.” Peyton<b>, </b>can you go inside and wait for me? I need to take care <b>of </b>something first<b>.</b><b>” </b>
Peyton’s gaze shifted between Howard and Mnie. She then let <b>out </b>a snort<b>. </b>“Howard<b>, </b><b>is </b>this the daughter you told me about? The one <b>you </b>had with your ex<b>–</b><b>wife</b><b>?</b><b>” </b>
Her eyes and tone were filled <b>with </b>scrutiny as if she were standing on a pedestal.
Mnie calmly observed the panic in Howard’s eyes, her lips curling in derision as she turned to leave. Whatever was going on between Howard and Peyton was his own business, not hers.
However, before she reached the elevator<b>, </b>she heard footsteps behind her. It was followed by Howard’s urgent voice. “Mnie, wait!”
Mnie paused, and Howard came up from behind <b>her</b><b>, </b>pulling her aside. She stumbled slightly but steadied herself. She looked toward the <b>hotel </b>entrance. Peyton was no longer there.
She was not bothered to think about whether Howard had managed to cate her or not. Mnie only lowered her gaze mockingly<b>. </b>
“Why are you in Prime City? <b>Weren’t </b>you <b>in </b>Jepton?<b>” </b>Howard asked. His tone was unpleasant as well
as impatient<b>. </b>
Mnie looked up coldly and replied, “Do I need <b>to </b>report all my whereabouts to you?”
“You!” A dark look shed across Howard’s face. His gaze was fixed on Mnie for a while before he softened his attitude and said, “I have important matters <b>to </b>attend <b>to </b><b>in </b>Prime City. I’m not asking anything from you. <b>Just </b>don’t <b>drag </b>my affairs<b>.</b>‘
Mnie looked at Howard indifferently. The worry on his face <b>was </bpletely <b>unhidden</b><b>, </b>and it was obvious that it was for no other reason than the <b>fact </b><b>that </b>he had not expected to <b>bump </b>into Mnie. He thought Mnie would ruin things <b>between </b>him and Peyton.
Mnie withdrew her gaze and said emotionlessly<b>, </b><b>“</b>Your so<b>–</b>called important matters involve being with Peyton? <b>Well</b><b>, </b>rest assured, I’m not in the mood, and neither do I have the time <b>to </b>interfere with
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you two.”
Her words were somewhat harsh<b>, </b>and Howard’s expression darkened. “Do you know her<b>?</b><b>” </b>
“No, I <b>don’t</b><b>.</b><b>” </b>
Mnie’s <b>good </b><b>mood </b>for the day vanished instantly when she saw Howard and Peyton. She went straight back to her room to rest. The moment she got <b>upstairs</b><b>, </b>however<b>, </b><b>she </b>saw Reny looking for
her.
When Reny saw her, she blinked and asked<b>, </b><b>“</b>Where <b>did </b><b>you </b><b>go</b><b>? </b><b>We </b>were <b>just </b>talking about going to <b>the </b><b>ancient </b>city <b>to </b>have fun and <b>have </b>dinner.<b>” </b>
Mnie wanted <b>to </b>refuse <b>the </b>invitation <b>at </b>first<b>, </b>but <b>she </b>did not want to dampen Reny’s spirits when <b>she </b>saw how <b>happy </b><b>she </b>looked. <b>Nodding</b><b>, </b><b>she </b>followed Reny <b>to </b>the ancient city<b>. </b>
<b>Mnie </b>had been <b>to </b>the ancient city before. She even bought Stephen a wood carving from here as a gift.
Reny led the way with a phone in hand <b>as </b>she looked <b>for </b><b>a </b>viral newly–opened eatery. It was a ce that specialized in rustic cuisine.
There were many people in the eatery<b>, </b>and <b>the </b>vors were distinct. The food leaned toward sour and consisted of a lot <b>of </b>vegetarian dishes<b>, </b>which suited Mnie’s current taste preferences. She ate quite
a bit.