Chapter 224

lari didn’t look at the orange. He just felt his heart beating irregularly. He frowned, trying to ignore the feeling

“Just leave if there”

Maja thought lan didn’t like the orange, but he didn’t throw it away due to his good manners. After all, it was a gift from someone, so he kept it

there.

So, she put the orange back where it was and sat back in her seat.

The subtle tension filled the silence like a lingering fragrance.

lan looked down at his documents, but his peripheral vision stayed on the side of his leg. There was a sensation there as if the heat was still lingering

Seeing him engrossed in his documents, Maja dared not disturb him and silently arrived at their destination

Bob stepped out of the car, first thanking lan, then pointed to a villa in the distance.

“That’s where you’ll find who you’re looking for. We can take Mr. Raymond there for a look-see. I’ve done the bit Daly asked me to, now off you go.” Maja turned to thank lan, then Mr. James, before heading toward the villa

But she’d only taken a few steps when she heard lan’s voice:

“If they give you the cold shoulder, drop my name.”

Was Mr.

was the case, things just

spread across her face, her eyes sparkling.

“Mr. Raymond, cheers.”

was blazing, glaring off her and

continuing his chat with the leaders nearby.

arrived at the villa and rang the

was designed in a European style, even with the door half open, you could see

sure had good taste.

figure emerged. When he saw her,

I help you?”

see Mr. Felton. I heard he’s home today, just

hesitated for a few seconds before opening

entertain uninvited guests. Come in; I’ll put in a word for you. Let’s

at a glance that the garden was intricately designed, blending the usual European elements with unique touches.

and she saw a painting in the middle, a

unattainable no matter how rich you were. So many people

reputation in the painting world made this replica highly sought after

certain place. As to where exactly, Maja didn’t delve into

was a surprise to find it in

and saw a man in his fifties sitting in

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