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?"

won't give you the answers you're looking for," Allen said, sounding

was above board, there shouldn't be

I needed to

insist? Maybe your father has nothing to hide?" I

his face showing resignation. "You're really asking for a headache, aren't you? Fine, I'll call

his phone

it?" came

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

your random flings to annoy me," Lord's tone turned

glanced at me with a smirk, "Would I bring someone

other end. Just when I thought he'd agree, Lord said, "Some other time.

you're free?" Allen seemed genuinely trying to help

English?" Lord snapped before hanging

at me, as if to

mansion's gate, blocked by the railing, wondering about the important guest making Lord

flickered in front

t

about climbing over, are

BUMS

pursed my lips, "Do you know

were father and

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255