Spoiled by Mr. Russell

-Maria became nervous when Rhea said they were about to leave. “You’re leaving so soon? I haven’t even had a chance to talk to you much. Oh, I had someone prepare the kale soup for you and…”

Before she could finish, Rhea impatiently interjected, “I already told you there’s no need for such things. I don’t have time to have soup. I have important matters to tend to. Don’t you understand?!”

Her voice almost turned into a roar due to her frustration. Maria was shocked and stood there, not knowing what to say.

Mike observed the situation and said, “Indeed, we have important things to do. You can save the kale soup for later.”

His words seemed to ease Maria as her expression softened, and she repeated, “Yes, yes, you can have it later. I’ll save it for you, and you can have it when you return!”

Rhea was somewhat surprised that Mike helped defuse the situation. She glanced at him briefly but showed no gratitude. Instead, she waved and said, “All right, we’re leaving. Take care of him. If anything seems off, you must inform me immediately, understand?”

Maria nodded repeatedly. “I understand, I understand. I’ll take care of everything you’ve entrusted me with!”

pause, she seemed to recall something and asked, “Are you sure we shouldn’t

“He can be too lenient at times, and

something else but swallowed her words and changed her mind

her mother’s attitude. The former said nothing else and glanced at Mike. He shrugged, asking, “How about I

need!” Rhea coldly rejected

calm and got into the car after Rhea before she

did not initiate any conversation throughout the journey. Instead, he casually gazed out the window

Still, I want to know how she managed to bring Cameron here. It’s likely connected to

drove in silence the whole way. Finally, she stopped upon arriving at the research facility and turned to him, saying, “I’ve revealed things we shouldn’t disclose. If you let anything you shouldn’t say

chuckled. “What are the