Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 1048

"What... Why are you back?" Vivian asked shakily. Her legs grew weak, and she was frightened. She couldn't believe that Jeremy would suddenly come back.

Jeremy ignored her question. Instead, he changed the topic and asked casually, "Do you have time now? It's too cold outside. How about we warm up with a cup of coffee? My treat."

Despite Vivian's fear of Jeremy, she couldn't refuse his invitation. He was behaving so kindly towards her, and he sounded so warm and courteous. She doubted that the Jeremy she was looking at now was the same one from the ruthless and cunning Jeremy over the phone.

When they reached the coffee shop, the mellow fragrance of coffee wafted through their noses.

Vivian ordered a cup of black coffee and saw her restless reflection staring back at her in the coffee. She had chosen this coffee shop for her safety as the shop was always packed with people. If anything were to happen, there would be witnesses.

"Are you here to supervise me?" Vivian joked awkwardly, with anxiety written all over her face.

Despite looking amiable on the surface, she and Jeremy were actually at odds with each other. Vivian knew that Jeremy was a snake from their previous encounters, and she knew she had to be wary of him.

Jeremy crossed his legs and said calmly, "I just started an experimental project at home, so I'm back to oversee it. How are you recently? I heard you're doing a good job in the Larson Group."

Vivian forced a smile and replied, "I'm busy dealing

with some charity and public relations projects in the Larson Group."

Jeremy stared at her and said blankly, "You always get what you want, no matter how difficult it is. You're a smart girl, and I always know you will succeed in whatever you set your mind on."

Suddenly, his face turned serious, and his eyes darkened. He looked sternly at her and said, "But I have to remind you that Brandon is also good at scheming. He doesn't show his emotions in front of others, so don't trust him easily. I asked you to start with the Turner family first because I wanted you to use the Turner family's influence to restrain Brandon."

"I understand your intentions, sir," Vivian replied warily.