Chapter 152

Maja had always been puzzled by Tricia’s attitude towards her. While they seemed to get along on the surface, Tricia always seemed to take pleasure in ticking her off in front of Neil.

However, if you’d say their relationship was terrible, Tricia would always affectionately call her ‘sister‘ as if they were real siblings. Cristina obviously despised her, but Tricia kept her thoughts well hidden.

Now, Maja finally understood. Tricia could never like her because she had taken the place of lan’s wife.

In hindsight, it all became clear why Tricia was so insistent on going out, even when she wasn’t feeling well.

Only when Maja heard Tricia walking away did she straighten up. She could smell lan’s scent, and the distance between them suddenly seemed very close.

When she lifted her head, he was lowering his. Their noses were almost touching.

She quickly let go of him, pretending to touch her forehead as if she had leaned on him because she wasn’t feeling well.

lan’s eyes squinted slightly, feeling a bit of emptiness and disappointment, but he quickly composed himself.

Maja glanced outside and saw that the Pennyfeather family’s car had already left. She let out a sigh of relief.

Just as she was about to get out of the car, her phone rang. It was a call from Neil.

the call with an effort to steady her

came from the other

I want to celebrate by inviting lan over for dinner at our house. We should

he just wanted to continue

thought made Maja feel sick

who let you out

to leave, Maja. Don’t worry about me.”

full of relief. The successful financing had brought him

opportunities for cooperation in the future. Let’s invite lan over the day after tomorrow. We haven’t seen him since

“We’ll see.”

hung up; her brow furrowed

thank lan, but he was focused on some documents, looking calm and

much and didn’t know

thanks for

gave a light “hmm” and then instructed the driver

glanced at him in the rear–view mirror

glanced at Maja through the rear–view mirror when the car had driven away.

still standing there, walking towards the

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