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.”

car was in a tunnel and there was no signal at noon. He was probably

sooner or

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

up and saw Selena sitting on the couch with a cup of tea in front of her; apparently, she had

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

already been in three meetings by this time and

displeased with her

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

You’re lucky that you were smart enough

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

was raining, he stood at the entrance waiting

to get rid of this

yet. When he does, Coco will be

lan gets uncomfortable

maintaining a polite smile on her face.

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

come by myself. I invited

frowned. Neil and Cristina?

her but also wanted

felt uneasy.

didn’t like lan and never thought

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