The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Nirina’s words had a profound effect on Maria, making her eyebrows tremble unconsciously. Though she seemed to grasp something, she decided not to probe further, choosing to brush the matter aside. With a delightful smile, she said to Josef, “Since the Young Master can’t make up his mind, let me choose.”

Pausing for a moment, she continued, “In ancient times, I would definitely call you ‘husband’, but nowadays, no one addresses anyone like that. We pretend to be lovers rather than husband and wife, so how about you calling me dear and I call you my baby?”

Maria’s face flushed as she anxiously awaited Nirina’s response, fearing he might refuse or be dissatisfied.

However, Nirina didn’t dwell on it much. To him, acting like a couple, even wearing matching outfits, warranted using such endearments. Nonchalantly, he nodded and replied, “Baby, right? Sure, let’s do it that way.”

Afterward, Nirina reminded her, “Just remember, don’t use that term ‘Nujia’ in front of others. We’re living in a new era now and such old titles are no longer appropriate. If you say that outside, people who don’t know might get the wrong idea…”

Maria playfully stuck out her tongue and said, “Young Master, Nujia has lived through the transition from the old age to the new era. I understand what you’re saying. Besides, I haven’t used that term in hundreds of years, only in front of you. After leaving this place, I’ll adjust myself.”

“Sounds good.” Nirina acknowledged. He glanced at the time and suggested, “It’s getting late; let’s go.”

Maria nodded, asking Josef, “Young Master, after we leave can I call you my dear?”

With a casual tone, Nirina replied, “As long as you’re not worried about the teasing from the old folks downstairs, you can call me whatever you like.”

Blushing immediately, Maria corrected him, “No, no, what I meant was after we leave the Zilian Villa…”

Chuckling, Nirina shook his head, “Alright, let’s get going quickly. They are still waiting downstairs, probably eager to say goodbye to you.”

“Okay,” Maria apologized, “Young Master, I’m sorry. Wait a moment, I’ll come after offering incense to my father.”

Nirina readily agreed, then left the room on his own.

Kneeling on the futon in front of the tablet, she joined her hands and muttered in a soft voice, “Father… Maria wants to marry her husband… oh no, oh no… I made a mistake pretending to be someone else… Maria is going back

saying her prayers, she kowtowed before the spiritual tablet three times before standing up

was waiting in the courtyard, greeting Maria with a smile as they descended from

the first floor, their heads tilting up the stairs. Their eyes widened when they saw the two in their matching outfits and Marius exclaimed, “Oh! Mr. Paul and

but wonder, “Marius, between the three of us, you’ve known Miss the longest, have you ever seen her smile like this in the past 90 years? She’s

young girl. Beside her was Nirina and it was evident that she was in a great mood. She would occasionally steal glances at Josef, her shy eyes timidly meeting him before swiftly diverting and

a heartlessness, playfulness, and dominance that set her apart. Coquettish and shy were words that hadn’t been associated with Maria for ages. But now, they were in for a surprise, as they finally witnessed Miss’ girlish and shy

Cole couldn’t help but smile and exclaim, “Just imagine how breathtaking

old men should stop gossiping until Miss and Mr. Paul leave. Mr. Paul has formidable powers and you don’t want him overhearing your

Larry hushed the other two, “Enough, we’ll talk once Miss and Mr. Paul

of them continued to chat casually while Nirina and Maria entered

accompanied by Larry Cole’s wife and greeted them respectfully, “Hello, Miss and

vanished and she turned serious as a parent, saying, “Mr. Paul and I are leaving for a trip to the southern province. I’m entrusting this place to you. Remember, no one is allowed to

assured, “Miss, don’t worry, I’ll take

has been averted by Mr. Paul and there won’t be any major changes for the next twenty or thirty years. You can rest assured. If there’s something to attend to in Eastcliff, you can

meant he couldn’t

Myers knew this too and he expressed his desire to stay for a while and reconnect with

“It’s alright for you to stay. Make

“Miss, don’t worry, let’s discuss it with Mr.

nodded. “In that case, Mr. Paul and I

of them escorted Nirina and Maria to the yard, where they settled

driving, while Maria, for some inexplicable reason, blushed slightly. She stole a glance at Josef, then turned to look out of the window, hesitating before asking shyly, “Honey, how

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