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.”

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

have to see lan sooner or later;

stairs after washing up,

the couch with a cup of tea in front of her; apparently,

just returned from Crystalbrook Valley the previous day and had planned to sleep in a bit, but instead, she ran into Selena.

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

always displeased with

returning, she was worried lan might move into Rosewood Manor with Maja, so she

bedroom. You’re lucky that

signaled for Maria to go about her business; otherwise, she’d be on the receiving end of Selena’s scolding too. Maria sighed and picked up a towel to clean

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

get rid of

Casson, Mr. Raymond hasn’t arrived yet. When he does,

won’t do! lan gets uncomfortable

a deep breath, maintaining a

away. But, Ms. Casson, did you

hint of seriousness spread across Selena’s face. I didn’t just come by myself.

frowned. Neil and Cristina?

not just scolding her but also

suddenly felt

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