Shelton introduced Jeremy to me, "He is Patrick's assistant." 

Looking enlightened all of a sudden, I said flatly, "Okay."

Given my relationship with Patrick, I shouldn't be so polite to his assistant.

Seeing that I didn't like him, Jeremy said nothing else.

On the contrary, Shelton asked him, "Are you here to help Patrick buy something?"

Jeremy explained respectfully to Shelton, "Yes, Mr. Cowell has to attend a social event in the evening. He needs a formal suit. The one in the company was accidentally stained. So he sent me here to buy a new one."

Shelton slightly nodded saying nothing further.

I was relieved in my heart.

Patrick had...