Chapter 17

Astnd looked at the man beside her, smiling as she said, “Mr Lampard, we’re not close Please don’t joke around like this

‘Feelings can be developed over time From the morhent I laid my eyes on you, I knew you were my woman Elio leaned back slightly, his gaze fixed on Astrid

Astrid smiled faintly “I belong to myself”

Elio raised an eyebrow. “Is that so“”

The atmosphere in the car turned a bit awkward Astrid shifted her gaze, no longer looking at Elio. But she could feel Elio’s eyes on her face

Feeling a bit uncomfortable, Astrid said, “Mr Lampard, I suggest you get rid of any weird ideas about me, or you might get a good beating”

Carson, the driver, was taken aback. This woman was really bold, huh? She actually dared to address his boss in such a tone, whose notorious temper was well–known around the world!

Just as Carson believed Elio was about to lose his temper, laughter echoed from within the car “Ms. Irvine, are you trained in martial arts? We could have a match.”

Astrid looked into Elio’s cold eyes, feeling even more confused about him. He seemed to have many sides, making him hard to figure out. Such a person was risky. She couldn’t get too close to him. After some thought, Astrid changed her mind. “Stop the car. I won’t go to your place. I’ll stay in a hotel.”

“Alright Elio didn’t insist “Carson, take M. Irvine to a hotel.”

Carson immediately drove to a nearby hotel.

Roman was sleeping. Astrid gently patted his little arm, “Roman, wake up. I’m getting off.”

Roman didn’t respond

Astrid, “Roman, wake up.”

Still no response from Roman. He even began to snore. His hand was tightly hugging Astrid, getting tighter and tighter.

She looked at Ello and said, “Mr. Lampard, either you wake him up, or let him stay with

Elip agreed without hesitation, “I’ll escort you guys up.”

Ello got out of the car and

security guard at the hotel entrance was about to bow as soon as he saw Ello, but was stopped by Carson, Carson entered the hotel lobby first and told the front desk not to reveal Ello’s Identity. He then stood

followed, leaving her speechless. Mr. Lampard, If you’re so worried, just take Roman with you. Why are you following me?”

asleep. He’s been with me since he was little. Ello’s words made the pretending–to–sleep Roman want to expose his father’s lle. He often

with Elio!

mobile game. Her phone suddenly rang. She let out a

Tate, “Oh my, Amanda, does Elio have a girlfriend?

woke up, “I had no idea my

Tate, “I just saw him checking into a hotel with a pretty girl. You don’t have to worry

Tate.” Amanda quickly hung up and called Carson.

the hallway and answered,

me the address and room number. And don’t tell Elip that I know you guys are at the

Amanda was planning, so he could only

her bag and placed it on the card reader After making sure

just to lock his boss and Astrid In

Hilarious.

Elio from calling for help, Amanda even brought a signal blocker.

want to leave

have a grandchild depends on this!” After everything was set,

girl voluntarily came to the hotel with Ello, she figured it wasn’t too much to prevent

finding excuses to stay. When he finally ran out of excuses and was about to

phone in the room couldn’t make calls.

suspected someone was playing tricks. Her liking

rooms. Astrid took Roman to the larger room, asking Elio to stay In the smaller one. Ello, of course, was more than happy

to her room, Astrid immediately locked the door.

was sure Amanda wouldn’t return, Carson turned off the signal blocker outside

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