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

see lan sooner or later; she just

next morning, as she descended the stairs after washing up, she noticed the living room was

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

to sleep in a bit, but instead, she ran into Selena. Selena scoffed upon seeing

in three meetings by this time and you’re

Selena was always displeased with her and was always finding faults with her.

was worried lan might move into Rosewood Manor with Maja, so she came early

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

her business; otherwise, she’d be on the receiving end of Selena’s scolding too. Maria sighed and picked up

from playing outside, and since it was raining, he stood at the entrance waiting for someone to wipe his paws. Selena spotted Coco immediately and her eyes

to get rid

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

won’t do! lan gets

deep breath, maintaining a

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

Selena’s face. I didn’t just come by myself. I invited your

Neil and Cristina?

her but also wanted to reprimand the

felt uneasy.

didn’t like lan and never thought

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