Chapter 202 “You’re just in time!” he exclaimed, relief softening his expression.

“I brought lunch for Elizabeth, but she says she’s too weak to get up.

Can you take it in for me?”

Scarlet hesitated, a faint blush coloring her cheeks before she nodded.

“Sure.”

Asher handed her the bag with a thankful smile before heading back to his room, his mood visibly lifted.

Scarlet steadied herself and knocked gently.

“Elizabeth, it’s Scarlet.”

Before the door could open, Oliver appeared from the opposite direction, carrying several bags.

Scarlet greeted him with a smile.

“You’re Mr.

James’s assistant, right?”

“That’s correct.

Oliver Brooks,” he replied, nodding courteously.

“I’m Scarlet Estrada.” She smiled awkwardly, recalling the murmurs from the previous night.

opened the door just as the two

them, taking in the

who had been Elijah’s assistant for years, was like a shadow, barely

closer observation, he appeared an academically handsome man with

a strikingly bold presence, her long hair neatly tied in

expressive features clashed with

lunch bag Asher had given her, shaking

this

“This is from Mr.

with some ointment,” Oliver stepped

added with practiced precision, “The ointment was expedited overnight to

Mr.

concerned about your

your

guilt as he remembered Elijah’s instructions to simply deliver the package without

hesitated before taking the bag, murmuring

approvingly and offering a few words of reassurance before

do you think of Oliver?” Elizabeth asked

decent enough,”

Just decent?

raised an eyebrow but let it drop, redirecting her

however, appeared more intrigued by examining

the soup was elegant and sturdy, radiating

neighborhood restaurant!” Scarlet exclaimed,

“Elizabeth, Mr.

incredibly

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