Chapter 313

“Gerald, are you busy later?” Naomi asked, when Gerald took her call. “Who, me? No, I’m not busy!” He was sending Queta back to campus. Once she was in class, he’d obviously be free. “Oh. I’ve found you some side income. A thousand bucks for a day’s work. It’s a simple job: Felicity needs a driver. I know you’re not hurting for money these days, but a little extra scratch never hurts, right? What do you say?” Naomi presented the proposal delicately. She knew he’d just about used up his windfall already, but she spoke with tact nevertheless as she was also aware that Gerald had become an image-conscious person. He’d even developed a taste for fine clothes! But for all that, he was still a bro and nothing had changed that between them. Honestly, when Felicity’s name came up, Gerald had wanted to decline—not least because he knew Yvonne and Cassandra would probably also be involved. It would be a madhouse, being caught between those chattering hens. Yet, he couldn’t bring himself to