Chapter 38

Kevin stopped the car, but Gideon didn't. I vaguely saw that there was a woman sitting in Gideon's car, though I couldn't make out who it was. Since Gideon didn't stop, Kevin simply drove me out of the villa. After a while, Kevin received a phone call, and then he transferred me two thousand dollars. "Mr. Jackman said Mrs. Foster Senior is in great spirits today and really enjoyed chatting with you, so we're giving you an advance on your salary. He also mentioned your lute—it looks beautiful and seems to be a rare and valuable piece." "Thank you!" "No problem. Honestly, Jules, your personality is so calm—something you don't often see in young women these days. Mrs. Foster Senior seems to really like you!" "Kevin, could you drop me off at the subway station up ahead? I need to go somewhere and won't be heading home just yet." Kevin didn't ask further and dropped me off at the station. I got out, thanked him, and walked into the subway station. After finding a quiet corner, I took