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 at noon. He was probably on the

sooner or later; she just had

after washing up, she noticed the living

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

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

this time and you’re still lazing in bed:

found it amusing. Selena was always displeased with her

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

sent over; they’re in the bedroom. You’re lucky that you were smart enough to move

end of Selena’s scolding too. Maria sighed and picked up a towel to clean the

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 of

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

won’t do! lan gets uncomfortable around

a deep breath, maintaining a polite

I’ll have someone take Coco away. But, Ms. Casson, did you come over this morning to discuss anything else?”

by myself. I invited

Neil and

just scolding her but also wanted to reprimand the

felt uneasy.

she didn’t like lan and never

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