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.

soft voice, “Father… Maria wants to

kowtowed before the spiritual tablet

greeting Maria with a smile as they descended from the top floor

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

us, you’ve known Miss the longest, have you ever seen her smile like this

in a great mood. She would occasionally steal glances at Josef, her shy eyes timidly

that set her apart. Coquettish and shy were words that hadn’t been

“Just imagine how breathtaking Miss would look in

you know, the three of you old men should stop gossiping until Miss and

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

them continued to chat casually while Nirina

approached, Larry Cole and his companions hurried forward, accompanied by Larry Cole’s wife

Paul and I are leaving for a trip to the southern province.

Cole assured, “Miss, don’t worry, I’ll take care of

Your calamity 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 confidently handle

had a unique path, which meant he couldn’t choose as

his desire to stay for a while and reconnect with his childhood

alright for you to stay. Make reasonable arrangements and I won’t worry

respectfully cupped his hands, “Miss, don’t worry, let’s discuss it with

that

Nirina and Maria to the yard, where they settled into

some inexplicable reason, blushed slightly. She stole a glance at Josef, then turned to look out of the window, hesitating

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