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.”

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

at Ello and said, “Mr. Lampard,

then. Elip agreed without hesitation, “I’ll

got out of the car

entered the hotel lobby first and told the front desk not to reveal Ello’s Identity. He

the elevator. Ello followed, leaving her speechless. Mr. Lampard, If you’re so worried, just take

falls asleep. He’s been with me since he was little. Ello’s words made the pretending–to–sleep Roman want to expose his father’s lle. He often stayed with his grandparents, and he had

with Elio!

was playing a mobile game. Her phone suddenly rang. She let out a yawn

Elio have a girlfriend?

instantly woke up, “I had no idea my son

a pretty girl. You

you, Mrs. Tate.” Amanda quickly hung

answered, “Amanda, what can I do for

Tell me the address and room number. And don’t tell Elip that I know you guys are at the hotel!” After speaking,

could only tell her the address

the card reader

rushed over just to lock his boss and Astrid In the

Hilarious.

brought a signal blocker. Carson watched as Amanda carefully

didn’t want to leave in

can have a grandchild depends on this!” After

she figured it wasn’t too much to prevent

ran out of excuses and was about to

calls. There was no

someone was playing tricks. Her liking for Ello dropped instantly!

In the smaller one. Ello,

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