Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

The next few days were relatively calm with no abnormalities. Since Yacob always stayed by her side, Amanda decided not to go out at all.

She was afraid that Yacob would be bored staying at the Allegra Villa, so she arranged for him to protect Aiden at the kindergarten.

Finally, she had a moment to catch her breath. She went for a walk in the garden, enjoying the faint fragrance of flowers while emptying her mind.

Suddenly, her phone rang.

It was an international call, but it was from Elias. A smile finally appeared on her face as she answered the call. “Are you done with work? You finally thought about calling me, huh?”

“Yeah. Never-ending meetings, you know. It’s nighttime there, right? Is Aiden asleep? Let me talk to him for a bit.

She scoffed and toyed with the flower petals in front of her with her other hand. “Not yet, but Yacob is with him, and they’re having fun with the mini excavator. I don’t understand why he likes playing with excavators. My father bought him a mini version, and he’s busy destroying his grandfather’s garden.

A low chuckle came from the phone. “In that case, I shouldn’t disturb him. He’s pretty mischievous, just like I was when I was young

“Were you this mischievous when you were younger? I only remember Grandpa saying you were a cheeky child.” Thinking of Howard, she couldn’t help but sigh. Sigh, he has already passed away for several months.

At the mention of Howard, the man on the phone fell silent for a while. It seemed as though she could. imagine the expression of reminiscence on his face.

After a moment, Amanda tried to break the awkward silence. “By the way, when are you coming back?”

“In two days. Why? Missing me already?”

you.” She would never admit that she missed

man’s laughter sounded pleased. “Stay at home and wait for me.

“Okay.”

have received another call. He had no choice but

“Alright, go ahead.”

the phone, she couldn’t help but burst into laughter. She then looked at little Aiden. playing with the mini excavator beside her, while Yacob stood guard like a knight by his side. Looking at this, she shook her head

room and sleep. Once this little troublemaker is done playing. Yacob will carry him back to sleep.

She thought it was another call

phone that kept ringing, searching her memory for the important figures she had known in Esmos. I

phone kept ringing, she answered the call after hesitating for a while.

Bailey, we have arrived in Imperia, and my master has settled down. He wishes to meet you. Would you like to come on your own, or shall

you get the confidence to think I’d want to meet your master? Besides, can you tell me

hide it anymore and said directly. “My master’s last name is Lawrence. Does it ring a bell?”

Lawrence Family I knew when I was abroad? I’ve never had any dealings with anyone from that family, so why would they look

just a rookie. Why would they want to meet me now? Do they want to collaborate? I’m based in Cludan now,

managed to calm down and ask,

young, but no one had seen him in person, and there were no pictures of him online. He

“Yes.”

all the way here to meet me?” She couldn’t figure it out,

“You’ll know when you come to Cloudview Hotel. My master is currently dining at the restaurant. He said he’d wait for you for half an hour.” After that, he hung up the phone directly, not giving Amanda a