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.”

a tunnel and there was no signal

see lan sooner or later; she just had

the stairs after washing

sitting on the couch with a cup of

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

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

it amusing. Selena was always displeased with her and was always

Rosewood Manor with

lan’s clothes sent over; they’re in the bedroom. You’re lucky that you were smart enough

receiving end of Selena’s

had just returned from playing outside, and since it was raining, he stood at the entrance waiting

you to get rid of this

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

do! lan gets

maintaining a polite smile on her face.

Ms. Casson, did you come over this morning to

by myself. I invited your parents too; they should be

frowned. Neil and Cristina?

scolding her but also wanted to reprimand the

suddenly felt uneasy.

didn’t like lan and never

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