Chapter 90

“Hey, Mr. Raymond, once we’ve locked in the design, I’ve got to start on the construction drawings. You sure you don’t want anyone else to take a peek? I heard from Mr. Elston that this house is designed for your sweetheart Don’t you think you should ask her opinion?”

lan fell silent for a moment before whispering, “No need.”

Maja was taken aback and began to wonder. Had lan really been waiting for Carlene Shepard for all these years, just like the rumors suggested?

The gossip might not be baseless, maybe there was trouble in paradise

Maja didn’t much care about all that “Alright, I’ll call you if I need anything else.”

Just as she hung up and prepared to rest, there was a knock at the door. It was Maria.

“Ms Pennyfeather, Holden called me at noon. He said his flight lands at six tomorrow evening and asked you and Mr. Raymond to pick him up.” Maja’s heart raced. Was she really going with lan?

She even thought about making up an excuse not to go.

But it was Holden, who had always shown concern for her and treated her like family over the years.

She took a deep breath, “Got it.”

in a tunnel and there was no signal at noon. He was

or later; she just had to

as she descended the stairs after washing up, she

cup of tea in front of her; apparently, she had been there for a while.

sleep in a bit, but instead, she ran into Selena. Selena scoffed upon seeing Maja

already been in three meetings by this time and you’re still

with her and

was returning, she was worried lan might move into Rosewood Manor with Maja, so she came early to pick a fight.

sent over; they’re in the bedroom. You’re lucky that you were smart enough to move out.”

the receiving end of Selena’s scolding too. Maria sighed and picked up a towel to clean

raining, he stood at the entrance waiting for someone to wipe his paws. Selena spotted Coco immediately and her eyes

to get

arrived yet. When he does, Coco

lan gets uncomfortable around dogs!”

took a deep breath, maintaining a polite

But, Ms. Casson, did

spread across Selena’s face. I didn’t just come by myself. I invited your parents too;

frowned. Neil and Cristina?

not just scolding her but

felt uneasy.

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