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

them, taking in

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

closer observation, he appeared an academically

presence, her long hair neatly tied in a

clashed with Oliver’s calm, intellectual

bag Asher had given her,

sent this

“This is from Mr.

along with some ointment,” Oliver stepped

could respond, Oliver added with practiced precision, “The

Mr.

concerned about

values your

remembered Elijah’s instructions to simply deliver the package

the bag,

relieved, nodding approvingly and offering a few

of Oliver?” Elizabeth asked casually,

seems decent enough,” Scarlet replied,

Just decent?

eyebrow but let it drop, redirecting her attention to the food Oliver

appeared more intrigued by examining the

the soup was elegant and sturdy,

restaurant!” Scarlet exclaimed,

“Elizabeth, Mr.

is incredibly

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