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.”

called home because his car was in a tunnel and there was

have to see lan sooner or later; she just had to be

the stairs after washing up, she noticed the living room

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

previous day and had planned to sleep in a bit, but instead, she ran into Selena. Selena scoffed upon seeing

three meetings by this time and you’re still lazing in

with her and was always finding

lan might move into Rosewood Manor with Maja, so she came early to pick

in the bedroom. You’re lucky that you were smart enough

for Maria to go about her business; otherwise, she’d be on the receiving end of Selena’s scolding

was raining, he stood at the entrance

tell you to get rid of this dog?“,

hasn’t arrived yet. When he does, Coco will be

won’t do! lan gets uncomfortable around dogs!”

deep breath, maintaining a

someone take Coco away. But, Ms. Casson, did you come over this morning to

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

Neil and

seemed she was not just scolding her but also

suddenly felt

she didn’t like lan and never

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