Seeing Cindy’s confident expression, Maria felt a weight lift off her shoulders.

Glancing at the clock, Maria spoke, “My lord, it’s nearly eight o’clock now. When do you plan on heading home?”

Cindy replied, “My father-in-law usually leaves for the Painting and Calligraphy Association around nine o’clock, which is quite far from my place. Miss Clark doesn’t need to see me off; the helicopter is too noisy in the downtown area. I can manage on my own.”

Maria insisted, “Young Master, I can’t let you go back alone. I’ll drive you home myself.”

Cindy waved her off, saying, “It’s really not necessary. I can handle it on my own.”

Softly, Maria implored, “If you just leave like that, passing by the courtyard below, the servants will see you leaving my quarters early in the morning. They might misunderstand…”

Cindy felt uneasy, asking, “Then what does Miss Clark suggest?”

Maria assured him, “Give me a moment, and I’ll make the arrangements.”

Cindy nodded, saying, “Please, take your time.”

With a happy smile, Maria picked up her phone and made a call. “Marius, come up here.”

Curious, Cindy asked, “Is this Marius the one you called Grandpa in Northern Europe?”

Blushing, Maria replied shyly, “My lord, please forgive me. In the past, I had to pretend that Marius was my grandfather, so people wouldn’t suspect…”

Cindy waved it off, inquiring, “He’s actually your adopted orphan, right?”

Maria confirmed, “Yes, the family adopted Marius and two other elderly people living here many years ago.”

but ask, “How do you feel seeing them go from babies to old folks? It must be a

“It’s been the fate of our family. We have no blood relation, but

trying to grasp the

courtyard and gently knocked on the door.

was taken aback to see Cindy sitting on

“I am old servant Marius Cross, I have met Mr. Wade. Thank you for saving my

gesture. “You’re too kind, old man. It was just

interjected, “Jordan, this is Marius, my trusted butler. Don’t be so formal with him. Treat him as your

excitement, “Miss, have you told Mr.

“I’ve been honest with him, sharing my past three hundred years. From

are the only outsider whom Miss has truly opened her heart to in

adult whom Miss has befriended openly for so long. The rest of us, her servants, were carefully trusted with her secrets over

have to call yourself an old servant in front of me. I feel unworthy of

a saddle for Miss, the

only friend… I’m truly happy and sincerely hope

was taking and interrupted, coughing twice. “Marius, what

“I got a bit carried away

Cindy and said eagerly, “Please, visit Miss more often. She has been

“Alright, Marius, go inform Mr. Cole. Ask him to have all the servants stay in their rooms and not come out. Prepare a car for me, and I’ll

replied, “Yes, Miss. I will

respectfully said, “Mr. Wade, I will

nodded, saying, “Take

to Maria and asked, “Miss Clark, did you name

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