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.

him. She looked at Ello

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

Astrid could respond, Ello got out of the car and opened the door.

stopped by Carson, Carson entered the hotel lobby first and told the front desk not to reveal Ello’s Identity. He then stood

checked in with her ID card and carried Roman into the elevator. Ello followed, leaving her speechless. Mr. Lampard, If you’re so worried,

He’s been with me since he was little. Ello’s words made the pretending–to–sleep Roman want to

with Elio!

Amanda was playing a mobile game. Her phone suddenly rang. She let out a yawn and sald, ‘Mrs. Tate, what’s up so late?”

Elio have a

had no idea my

just saw him checking into a hotel with a pretty girl. You

Tate.” Amanda quickly hung up

hallway and answered, “Amanda, what can I do for

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

so he could only tell her

the card reader After making sure the sensor on the door was disabled, Amanda showed a small smile,

to lock his boss

Hilarious.

even brought a signal blocker. Carson watched as Amanda

his boss didn’t want to leave in

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

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

excuses to stay. When he finally ran out of excuses

in the room couldn’t make calls. There was no

someone was playing tricks. Her liking

had two rooms. Astrid took 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 object.

to her room, Astrid immediately locked the

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

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