Chapter 1022

No, I won’t

Elliot persisted, still attempting to get closer, but Sheena’s foot kept him at bay.

“Honey, if you can’t get out of bed tomorrow, I’ll help you since I’m here in Ardolisia with you.

There won’t be any surprises.”

Sheena shook her head in disbelief. “Then, if I don’t feel like eating in the future, I’ll just let you eat for me. Let’s see if your belly feels full after you’ve eaten enough.*

Elliot fell silent, lowering his gaze and looking like a disappointed puppy.

Unable to bear his dejected expression, Sheena sighed and softened her tone.

“Can’t you be a little more obedient? It’s already late. If we don’t rest now, I won’t have the energy to deal with tomorrow’s bidding conference. After the conference, we can go shopping at Ardolisia’s largest mall. How about that?”

Elliot nodded, finally complying.

Sheena retracted her foot and lazily snuggled under the covers, closing her eyes to sleep.

Elliot obediently lay beside her, pulling her close and tucking her into his embrace.

shopping, he whispered in her ear, “Then… can you buy a cute dress when we go shopping?”

Sheena murmured,

response, Elliot kissed her cheek and added, “I mean a maid

had already drifted into dreamland,

Mmhmm.

delighted. “Honey, you agreed. No backing

Sheena in, buried his nose in her hair, and fell asleep.

was scheduled for 1.00 p.m. the

the curtains drawn, the presidential suite was shrouded in darkness, perfect for sleep.

unaware that the

begin.

noticed their absence and decided to call them.

intrusive ringtone of the phone

still groggy from sleep, finally

the bidding conference will start in five minutes. Are

conference instantly

“Five minutes?”

from bed, ignoring her

abrupt movements also startled Elliot awake.

to oversleeping from last night’s sessions, he pursed his lips silently, grabbed his phone

minute later, Sheena’s phone rang

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