Chapter 90

“Hey, Mr. Raymond, once we’ve locked in the design, I’ve got to start on the construction drawings. You sure you don’t want anyone else to take a peek? I heard from Mr. Elston that this house is designed for your sweetheart Don’t you think you should ask her opinion?”

lan fell silent for a moment before whispering, “No need.”

Maja was taken aback and began to wonder. Had lan really been waiting for Carlene Shepard for all these years, just like the rumors suggested?

The gossip might not be baseless, maybe there was trouble in paradise

Maja didn’t much care about all that “Alright, I’ll call you if I need anything else.”

Just as she hung up and prepared to rest, there was a knock at the door. It was Maria.

“Ms Pennyfeather, Holden called me at noon. He said his flight lands at six tomorrow evening and asked you and Mr. Raymond to pick him up.” Maja’s heart raced. Was she really going with lan?

She even thought about making up an excuse not to go.

But it was Holden, who had always shown concern for her and treated her like family over the years.

She took a deep breath, “Got it.”

there was no signal at

or later; she just had to be

morning, as she descended the stairs after washing up,

sitting on the couch with a cup of tea in front of her; apparently,

previous day and had planned to sleep in a

this time and you’re still lazing in bed: What terrible manners!”

with her and was always finding faults

was worried lan might move into Rosewood Manor with Maja,

over; they’re in the bedroom. You’re lucky that you were smart enough to

be on the receiving end of Selena’s scolding too. Maria

was raining, he stood at the entrance waiting for someone to wipe his paws. Selena spotted Coco immediately and her eyes narrowed.

you to get rid

Raymond hasn’t arrived yet. When he does,

do! lan gets uncomfortable around dogs!”

breath, maintaining a polite smile on

Casson, did you come

hint of seriousness spread across Selena’s face. I didn’t just come by myself. I

frowned. Neil and

just scolding her but also

felt

she didn’t like lan and never thought of

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