Chapter 72

lan’s ears perked up upon hearing Maja’s familiar voice. He looked up to see her approaching him, and as he glanced at the dog tag number, it struck him as rather familiar. Coco, sensing Maja’s presence, immediately jumped up, her tail wagging vigorously.

Maja found it inappropriate to hand the wad of cash to lan directly and instead offered it to Jeff, his assistant.

“Thanks a lot. Coco sneaked out while we weren’t watching. We’re really sorry for the trouble.”

Jeff hesitated for a moment before calmly accepting the money.

As Maja took the dog leash from him, she noticed the Hermes logo engraved on it. The tip she gave probably wouldn’t even cover the cost of the leash.

All of a sudden, Maja felt like giving them money was not only an insult to lan but also to his assistant.

Nevertheless, the money was already out of her hands, and asking for it back would only add to the embarrassment.

Fortunately, lan shut down his laptop and removed his Bluetooth earpiece. Maja quickly shortened the leash, afraid Coco might offend him. lan paused slightly as he passed her. Coco, looking very pleased, stuck out her tongue, eyes gleaming. It seemed like she liked him.

lan raised an eyebrow. “Penny?”

Coco started barking as if answering him. Ian chuckled and walked away.

you. What are you getting excited about?”

her tail to wag even

and inform her that Coco had been found. Maria finally relaxed, and Maja placed Coco in the passenger seat before driving back to Rosewood Manor. Upon their arrival, Maria checked Coco over to ensure she was unharmed and let out a sigh of relief.

sure to watch her properly next time.”

Coco is lively. Always remember to

I’ll remember.”

nodded and remembered that tomorrow was her mother’s death anniversary. She packed a few clothes, called Daly Elston, and told him she’d be back

it’s not your fault.”

my fault? We have some prime steaks at home. Take some for your father this

“Sure.”

knew Daly felt guilty. Not accepting his gifts would

she revised her plans multiple times before finalizing the draft based on the limited information

could immediately

lan didn’t respond, likely due to his busy work schedule, Maja made assumptions and continued with

next morning, she packed her bags into the car, bought a few bottles of fine wine at the mall,

was about to exit the highway, she

such a poor county town?

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