Chapter 182

Vanessa didn't bother responding and simply grabbed her bag and stepped out. The moment she opened the door, she froze-her neighbor's door was wide open, and inside, the place was being renovated. She suddenly remembered what Maurice had said last night about buying a place here. No way... was he that fast? Standing at the doorway in disbelief, she peeked inside, only to see a bunch of workers coming up the stairs. Maurice followed behind them at a casual pace, and alongside him was his assistant-what was his name again? Oh right, Abbo. Abbo was busy giving directions to the workers, but when he noticed Vanessa, he respectfully greeted her, "Good morning, Miss Brooks." "Oh, hey," Vanessa snapped out of it and pointed at Maurice, then gestured toward the apartment. It took a few seconds, but she finally found her voice: "Wait... seriously? You actually bought it?" Maurice smiled. "I might not have many virtues, but I do keep my word." Whoa. He really dropped a "keep my word" like that.