Chapter 810

lan was quick to shut the door, worried Maja might spit out more hurtful words.

He didn’t want to be stung by her sharp tongue any longer.

After closing the door, he fingered for a bit, catching the staff asking Maja if she needed anything.

“Ms. Pennyfeather, would you like a midnight snack? The chef has whipped up some chicken soup. Good for the stomach.”

Maja was about to decline, but the mention of chicken soup got her interested.

“Where do I eat it?”

“We’ll bring it to your room.”

She nodded, her stomach conveniently growling.

The staff smiled and asked, “Just a moment, please. The soup will be up shortly.”

lan stood quietly by the door until the voices died down, and he moved to the sofa.

The room was soundproofed, but he could still hear the sound of Maja’s shower. His heart was filled with tender feelings, and he couldn’t help but picture her in bed.

He’d never craved someone so much.

After a shower, while still in his towel, he got a call from Judson from Silverstone Enterprises.

There’s been a mix–up with the cost of some materials. I’d like to review it with you

screw–up was a big

was expecting lan to lose his cool, but to his surprise, lan agreed after a few seconds of silence.

seen lan as a tough nut to crack, so his easy agreement was

all, the renovations at Greenfield Gardens were done months ago. Discovering the issue now was a real blunder on Silverstone Enterprises‘ part. Jan sat on the sofa, seeing himself added to a group chat, and there was Maja’s profile

what her

Judson both turned on their

been taken away by the police. When we rechecked his records, we found

had such a scandal: Financial mishaps could bankrupt a company. Thankfully, they caught

old invoices and went through each one

invited lan to join just

know, especially since Silverstone Enterprises and the Raymond Corporation often collaborated. Maja’s voice was clear and

listened to her voice, his mind drifting back to the first night they met at Riverside Haven, when she first called him Mr.

grasped himself, and started

and just listen to Maja’s voice.

laugh. Her laughter sent

never

“Mm.”

climax, he couldn’t hold back

while, Maja’s side went silent.

chill. Did he forget to mute

icon, which showed it

was almost there but couldn’t quite

nowhere; “Mr. Raymond, what are you doing? Mr. Judson has

hear a hint of

to unmute and talk to her. His words were

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