Chapter 55

Ideas and spur-of-the-moment scenarios put together by Jess and Mr. Jack were smoothly accepted by Kenzo. In front of the tall, bespectacled man, Naomi introduced Jess and Fathia, saying that they were her nieces from her hometown who were studying abroad. They asked for permission to stay temporarily here until they found jobs and to help around while looking for work.

Kenzo just glanced at them reluctantly before heading up to the second floor. "Up to Aunt Naomi. Just don't disturb me," he said at the top of the stairs before he started ascending step by step.

Jess sneered. "What's his deal?! He's just a guest here."

Fathia gently pinched Jess's arm, making the green-haired girl wince in pain. She shot an annoyed look that clearly pointed at Fathia. "I'm right, aren't I? He's the one being a guest, and you're the one who owns this place."

"I'm Anne, Jess, in case you forgot. Fat