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. Felton chummy

things just got a

smile spread across her

“Mr. Raymond, cheers.”

off

his chat with the leaders nearby.

villa and rang the bell.

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

had good

he saw her, a hint

I help you?”

I’m here to see Mr. Felton. I heard he’s home today, just dropping

hesitated for a few seconds before opening

doesn’t usually entertain uninvited guests. Come in; I’ll put in a word for you. Let’s see if he’ll see you.” Maja was attractive and charming,

intricately designed, blending the usual European elements with unique touches. Being the only student of

painting in the middle, a work by Herbert

was a replica, as the original had become a national treasure and was in the museum, unattainable no matter how rich you were. So many people

made this replica

to a certain place. As to where exactly, Maja

had only ever recreated this one painting, and it was a surprise

a man in his fifties

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