Chapter 253



"So, what do you think?"

The ball was in my court again, thanks to Allen.

I offered a casual smile, replying, "Sorry to bother, then."

With that, I extended the bouquet back to him.

Allen raised his hand but didn't take the flowers. Instead, he plucked a petal and brought it close to his nose, "Spill it, what do you really want with my dad?"

His question made me frown slightly. Was he changing his tune now?

I had mentioned wanting his dad's expertise on an item, and he seemed keen as if it were a treasure. Now, it seemed he realized there was more to my visit.

Seeing as I was already here, there was no point in hiding the truth anymore.

After hearing my reason, Allen's response was stern, "Then you better leave!"

That took me aback, "Why?"

here for that, meeting my dad won't help. You won't get anything out of him; he won't give you the answers you're looking for," Allen said,

board, there shouldn't be

only convinced me more that I needed

if I insist? Maybe your father has nothing

for a headache, aren't you? Fine, I'll call my father. If he agrees to see you, I'll take you to

phone and

is it?" came Lord

could bring someone over, a lady," Allen explained diplomatically, avoiding

to annoy

me with a smirk, "Would I bring someone to offend your taste? She's

he'd agree, Lord said, "Some other time. I have an

wait until you're free?" Allen seemed genuinely

English?" Lord snapped before

as if to

blocked by the railing, wondering about the important guest making Lord refuse even

in

me out of my thoughts t was Allen waving

about climbing over,

BUMS

pursed my lips, "Do you know who Mr.

father and

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