Chapter 17

Astnd looked at the man beside her, smiling as she said, “Mr Lampard, we’re not close Please don’t joke around like this

‘Feelings can be developed over time From the morhent I laid my eyes on you, I knew you were my woman Elio leaned back slightly, his gaze fixed on Astrid

Astrid smiled faintly “I belong to myself”

Elio raised an eyebrow. “Is that so“”

The atmosphere in the car turned a bit awkward Astrid shifted her gaze, no longer looking at Elio. But she could feel Elio’s eyes on her face

Feeling a bit uncomfortable, Astrid said, “Mr Lampard, I suggest you get rid of any weird ideas about me, or you might get a good beating”

Carson, the driver, was taken aback. This woman was really bold, huh? She actually dared to address his boss in such a tone, whose notorious temper was well–known around the world!

Just as Carson believed Elio was about to lose his temper, laughter echoed from within the car “Ms. Irvine, are you trained in martial arts? We could have a match.”

Astrid looked into Elio’s cold eyes, feeling even more confused about him. He seemed to have many sides, making him hard to figure out. Such a person was risky. She couldn’t get too close to him. After some thought, Astrid changed her mind. “Stop the car. I won’t go to your place. I’ll stay in a hotel.”

“Alright Elio didn’t insist “Carson, take M. Irvine to a hotel.”

Carson immediately drove to a nearby hotel.

Roman was sleeping. Astrid gently patted his little arm, “Roman, wake up. I’m getting off.”

Roman didn’t respond

Astrid, “Roman, wake up.”

He even began to snore. His hand was tightly hugging Astrid, getting tighter

knew the little guy was pretending to sleep. She felt a bit sorry for him. She looked at Ello and said, “Mr.

agreed without hesitation, “I’ll escort

of the car and opened the door.

was about to bow as soon as he saw Ello, but was stopped by Carson, Carson entered the hotel lobby first and told the front desk not to reveal Ello’s Identity. He

carried Roman into the elevator. Ello followed, leaving her speechless. Mr. Lampard, If you’re so worried, just take Roman with you. Why

He’s been with me since he was little. Ello’s words made the pretending–to–sleep Roman want to expose his father’s

with Elio!

game. Her phone suddenly rang. She let out

Elio have a girlfriend? I’ve just seen

had

a pretty girl. You don’t have to worry about finding

quickly

saw Amanda’s call in the hallway and answered, “Amanda, what can

you in? Tell me the address and room number. And don’t tell Elip that I know you guys are at

Amanda was planning, so he could only tell her the address

arrived in a hurry. She took out a black object from her bag and placed it on the card reader After making sure the sensor on the door was disabled, Amanda showed a small smile,

over just to lock his boss and Astrid

Hilarious.

calling for help, Amanda even brought a signal blocker. Carson watched as Amanda carefully set up the signal

didn’t want to

keep an eye on them. Whether or not I can have a grandchild

too much to prevent Ello

finally ran out of excuses and was about to leave, he found the door wouldn’t open.

the room couldn’t make calls. There was

Her liking for

rooms. Astrid took Roman to the larger room, asking Elio to stay In the smaller one. Ello, of course, was more than happy

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