Chapter 617

"Maybe I'm just in a good mood lately. It's nice, actually—it means I don't have to handle everything myself, and I can take a little break," Lina said. She picked up a glass of wine from a passing waiter. She didn't drink it, though; she just toyed with it in her hand. Recently, after a health check that revealed her heart wasn't in good condition, she had stopped having alcoholic drinks. "I even told my assistant where I kept my bank card PIN and title deeds the other day," she added. "Why would you tell your assistant and not me?" Peter asked, staring at her in disbelief. "Because if I drop dead out of nowhere, at least someone will handle my affairs. Leaving a bit of money for my assistant to ensure things are taken care of," Lina replied. Too many late nights and the nagging discomfort in her chest had made her overly cautious, even a bit paranoid. Peter burst out laughing, throwing decorum aside. "You've hit that phase past 30, where you're worried about what happens after