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.”

even began to snore. His

to sleep. She felt a bit sorry for him. She looked at Ello and said, “Mr.

Elip agreed without hesitation,

respond, Ello got out of the

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 then stood by the front desk, waiting for Astrid.

ID card and carried Roman into the elevator. Ello followed, leaving her speechless.

the pretending–to–sleep Roman want to expose

with Elio!

Her phone suddenly rang. She

Amanda, does Elio have a girlfriend? I’ve just

instantly woke up, “I had no idea

with a pretty girl. You

you, Mrs. Tate.” Amanda quickly

call in the hallway and answered, “Amanda,

number. And don’t tell Elip that I know you guys are at the hotel!” After

so he could only tell her the address as she requested.

and placed it on the card reader After making sure the sensor on the door was disabled, Amanda showed a small smile, “I made it just in time.

smirked. So Amanda rushed over just to lock his boss and Astrid

Hilarious.

Elio from calling for help, Amanda even brought a signal blocker. Carson watched as Amanda

want to leave in

on them. Whether or not I can have a grandchild depends on this!” After everything was set, Amanda

the hotel with Ello, she figured it wasn’t too much to prevent Ello from changing his mind and leaving, right? Whatever, she was doing this for everyone’s

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

in the room couldn’t make calls. There was no signal

someone was playing tricks. Her liking

two rooms. Astrid took Roman to the larger room, asking Elio to stay In the smaller one. Ello, of course, was more than happy to stay, so he didn’t object.

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