Chapter 144 - Chapter 143

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((( ZHIO )))

"Pregnancy."

"Well how could I tell if she's pregnant?"

"Emotional and behavioral changes," Eriez leaned at his seat.

"When she's sensitive to smell, craves some foods…dizziness and unusual nausea."

"You're so optimistic," Wenziel teased him.

But Claire had all those signs.  

She was so unstably emotional lately.

She has vomited a lot.  

Maybe she's…

I bolted up hurriedly when I heard Dennise's voice in the distance. I left the men still plagued with what Eriez has said. Could it really be possible?

"Hello there," Dennise's bubbly voice called out.

I couldn't help but be reminded of Deo every time she's around.

"My little brother said you needed my service."

"I do."

She followed me to the other lounge.

"Don't you know you're bothering with my schedule?" she joked.

"I have lots of gigs today."

"So? I'm paying you thrice the amount of what you can earn with your little band."

"Hey, don't belittle my band. They make me happy," she complained as she tied her colorfully highlighted mint hair to a bun.

"So what am I going to do for you? Embarrass Jessica again?"

"Not that," I sighed.

Dennisse could be loud-mouthed sometimes too.

"You're going to watch over somebody today. Serve as her bodyguard for a day."

"So I'm not a critic today, huh?" she smiled.

"Who's she?"

"Take Claire here," I ordered at the maid.

"What?? You brought home a woman? Is that a miracle?"

"She'll introduce you as a friend that convinced her to work abroad with you," I narrated.

"Improvise a story on your own. And…fix your fashion a little bit before facing her family. They might not believe you."

"What's wrong with my fashion?" she exhaled soundly.

"Do I have to dress up as a woman again?"

"Why not? If that's what the situation calls for then do it."

She frowned comically.

"You know I'm not a woman."

"I chose you because you're a martial arts savvy. You're alert. In case she tries to escape you can do something. Your face looked reliable enough," I tried to flatter before pointing out.

"But change your clothing. You looked like a metal band Smurf hipster."

"Fine. Depends on how much the pay is."

"I'll pay you however you like. But watch over her strictly."

Both of us turned at Claire's high-pitched yell.

"Zhiooooooo!"  

"Ows," Dennise remarked,.

"She looked like Derick's girl."

"Before."

"This mansion is so huge," Claire's eyes marveled around the place.

Well, she's never been out that room since she got here.

"Sit."

She sat at the empty couch and looked at Denisse with a hint of recognition.

"I know you!"

"So?" Dennise replied smugly.  

"You're the vocalist of the famous Digital Band! The fast food chain I've worked for before hired your group for a promotional event."

Dennise rolled her eyes.  

"Dennise, I think it's better if you get changed now," I turned at her.

"I'm pretty sure Claire's very excited to visit her home already."  

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