Chapter 96

“Do we need to make a call to the folks over at Rosewood Manor?”

‘Go for it‘

His tone was indifferent, and he felt incredibly annoyed at the thought of seeing Maja soon. He was always a punctual guy, but she had stood him up twice in a row. Talk about having no

manners

Jeff pulled out his phone and dialed up Rosewood Manor

Maria was taken aback when she answered the call, Mr. Raymond was coming over tonight?! After hanging up, she immediately had Coco moved to the back room and had the entire place scrubbed down to ensure no dog hair was left

The staff moved swiftly, as they were accustomed to daily disinfection routines, and within half an hour, everything was in order.

Maria let out a sigh of relief, then remembered Maja hadn’t returned yet and wondered if she should give her a call. Just as she was about to reach for her phone, the sound of a car engine filled the air She hurried outside, only to see an unfamiliar car.

A black Maybach.

Mr. Raymond was here!

phone

“Mr. Raymond”

Rosewood Manor, but he wasn’t about to take it out

even more respectful.

things, and she specifically reminded the chef about your preferences. If there’s anything you’re not comfortable

her but said nothing.

led him

is your room. Ms. Pennyfeather’s room

looked down the corridor. was a long way off, good for

in. Maria stood by the door, only

Raymond’s presence was intense. It was his first visit to Rosewood Manor in three years, and she wondered

preoccupied with instructing the staff to clean up the dog hair in the villa, that she forgot

father’s affairs, Maja walked straight into her room without seeing Maria.

aura in the villa tonight. Just as she finished freshening up, she heard Maria’s

Pennyfeather, your warm milk is

the door a crack and heard Maria say, “I’ve also prepared one for Mr. Raymond, I’ll

froze, thinking she had misheard.

“lan’s here?”

so surprised she

realized then that she hadn’t informed Maja about lan’s visit.

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