Seeing Renee's incredulous expression, Abbott's brain was pounding with anxiety.

"I really have nothing to do with her." Seeing Renee still didn't believe him, Abbott explained.

He was not the kind of person who was good at explaining things, but at this moment, he didn’t want Renee to feel upset because of this.

Renee asked, "Then why did you attend all kinds of gatherings with her before?"

"It was only for business purposes, believe me!" Abbott replied.

Hearing Renee's counter-question, he felt a little uncomfortable for a moment, but as he gathered his thoughts, he felt warm inside.

If she asked, did that mean that she herself cared a lot?...