CHAPTER 199: CHAPTER 200: NO NEED FOR REASONS (5)

The two of them got back into the car, and Kris Cooper started driving towards the Peaceful Residences complex.

"It’s too late," Kris said. "I’ll take you home first, and I’ll take you to the old house another day. I’ve already arranged for the roof to be repaired, and dedicated staff are taking care of the backyard’s flowers and fishpond, so don’t worry."

"Kris," Vera Wave said, looking at his profile gratefully. "Thank you. But..."

Before she could finish, Kris Cooper’s phone rang. He pulled the phone out of his pocket and answered it without looking.

"Boss, this is Tommy Taylor. The other party contacted me again today, saying they’re willing to pay 200 million USD to buy the Wave Clan’s old house."

Two hundred million USD?

Kris Cooper dismissed it with a smirk. "Tell them that even 20 billion USD wouldn’t be enough. In the future, if the other party increases the offer again, don’t bother calling me; just refuse them directly."

That was his gift for Vera; how could he possibly sell it?

"Also..." He thought for a moment, then added, "Find out who these people are."

The estate was only worth a few tens of millions of USD, yet the other party repeatedly increased their bid. This was clearly abnormal, and Kris Cooper couldn’t help but feel puzzled.

After hanging up the phone, he gently turned the steering wheel and drove into the Peaceful Residences complex, coming to a stop outside the entrance to their apartment building.

They both got out of the car and went upstairs together.

Upon reaching the second floor, Vera stopped, turning around to face Kris Cooper.

"That gift is too precious; I can’t accept it. But I still want to thank you for buying it for me..." Vera winked at him, a playful smile on her face. "If you need a servant to do the cleaning, I can work for free, at no charge."

How could she dare to accept a gift worth tens of millions of USD?

The old house is in his hands. She can go over anytime to take a look, take a walk, and she’s already very satisfied.

Kris Cooper’s lips curved into a slight smile as he nodded.

"Okay."

After all, it’s in his hands. If she wants it, he can give it to her anytime.

"Well then... Good night."

Vera waved at him, took out her key to open the door to her room, turned her face, and was stupefied.

A chain and a large padlock had been added to the security door, securing it to the drainpipe in the corner. This prevented her from entering her room even if she managed to unlock the security door itself.

A piece of white paper was hanging on the chain; it was the landlord’s ultimatum.

"Move out immediately tomorrow during the day, or face the consequences!"

Only then did Vera remember that this was the landlord’s final deadline for her. She had been too busy these past few days and had forgotten about this.

Even so, the landlord was being too much! Actually locking her door directly?

Vera kicked the security door in anger.

"This is outrageous! A phone call would have been enough! How could they just lock the door?!"

Hearing her complaints, Kris Cooper walked over. He couldn’t help but give a wry smile at her words.

"Can your phone even be reached?"

The landlord must have tried to call her. And just like with me, the call probably didn’t go through. They must have thought she was doing it on purpose, which is why they resorted to such a drastic measure.

Vera took her phone out from her bag, only to remember that she had forgotten to charge it after sleeping in his office last night. It had turned off automatically at some point.

Looking at the formidable lock on her door, Kris Cooper smiled slightly. "It seems you’ll have to bunk with me again."

Vera glanced at the chain and lock on her door, then looked at Kris Cooper, her brow furrowed. "Don’t you have... an axe, a hammer, or something like that?"

Kris Cooper just shook his head, and Vera’s face fell. It seemed like she was going to share a bed with him again tonight.

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Question of the day: Do you know the name of the song Kris was playing on the piano?

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