Chapter 14

Melanie arrived at the villa bright and early in the morning. Jemima was over the moon with joy when she saw her. Although they hadn't spent that much time together, Jemima could sense Melanie's sincerity, which was why she had taken a liking to her. They weren't given a chance to catch up before Renard wheeled Derrick out. He wore an elegant yet sharp expression, which was more than enough to make anyone's heart skip a beat. Derrick looked at Melanie and said, "I'm going to the office today. Pick a suit for me to change into." Looking a little troubled, Melanie asked, "What style do you prefer?" He simply had too many clothes in his closets. She had been dazzled the first time she saw them. He was usually in pajamas when at the villa. The few times he left, he wore suits, but they weren't particularly formal. "What do you think?" Derrick asked her in an odd tone, reminiscent of how she had spoken to him at the staircase the day before. Melanie couldn't help but feel that he was