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 no signal

have to see lan sooner or later;

stairs after washing up, she noticed the

saw Selena sitting on the couch with a cup of tea in front of her; apparently, she had been there for

just returned from Crystalbrook Valley the previous day and had planned to sleep in a bit, but

by this time and you’re still lazing in bed: What

was always displeased with her

returning, she was worried lan might move into Rosewood

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

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

it was raining, he stood at the entrance waiting for someone to wipe his paws. Selena spotted

tell you to get rid of

Raymond hasn’t arrived yet. When he does,

won’t do! lan gets

a deep breath, maintaining a polite smile on her face.

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

just come by myself. I invited your parents too; they should be here soon.”

frowned. Neil and

scolding her but also wanted

felt

she didn’t like lan and never thought

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