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.

the door just as

eyes darted between them, taking in the

Elijah’s assistant for years, was like a

appeared an academically handsome man with

contrast, had a strikingly bold presence, her long hair neatly tied in a high

clashed with Oliver’s calm, intellectual

lunch bag Asher had given

sent this

“This is from Mr.

ointment,” Oliver stepped forward, presenting his own

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

Mr.

concerned about

values your

felt a pang of guilt as he remembered Elijah’s instructions to

hesitated before taking the bag, murmuring a soft “Thank

and offering a

of Oliver?” Elizabeth

seems decent enough,”

Just decent?

raised an eyebrow but let it drop, redirecting her

more intrigued by

was elegant

from the neighborhood restaurant!” Scarlet exclaimed, her

“Elizabeth, Mr.

is incredibly kind to

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