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.

sorry for him. She looked at Ello and said, “Mr.

you then. Elip agreed without hesitation, “I’ll

Ello got out of the car

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 by the

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

was little. Ello’s words made the pretending–to–sleep Roman want to expose his father’s lle. He often stayed with his grandparents, and he had

with Elio!

rang. She let

have a girlfriend? I’ve just seen

up, “I had no idea

girl.

quickly hung

hallway and answered,

you in? Tell me the address and room number. And don’t tell Elip that I know you guys are at the hotel!” After speaking, Amanda Immediately rushed

what Amanda was planning, so he could only tell her the address as

and placed it on the card reader After making sure the sensor on the door was

rushed over just to lock his boss and Astrid In the

Hilarious.

from calling for help, Amanda even brought a signal blocker. Carson watched as Amanda carefully set up

didn’t want to leave

keep an eye on them. Whether or not I can have a grandchild depends on this!” After everything was set, Amanda left happily.

hotel with Ello, she figured it wasn’t too much to prevent Ello from changing his mind and leaving, right?

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

phone in the room couldn’t make calls.

was playing tricks. Her liking for

Roman to the larger room, asking Elio to stay In the smaller one. Ello, of course, was more than happy to stay, so he didn’t

to her room, Astrid immediately

Carson turned off

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