I stared off into space and didn’t answer her. As a result, she decided to end the conversation there and walk away to continue working.

The project at Lavelian Village was going to kickstart as soon as it was approved, so I had made plans to stay there for a while.

Nora called me right after I’d finished packing up my belongings in the office, inviting me to eat dinner with her tonight.

I had yet to answer her when I realized that Armond was standing at my door, gazing at me. Thinking that he was here for business matters, I quickly told Nora, “Give me a minute!” before turning around and asking him, “Have you gotten off work already, Mr. Murphy?”

He nodded. “What are we eating tonight?”

Right. I’d nearly forgotten that I was responsible for managing his daily meals. I hesitated, pondering over Nora’s dinner invitation.

“I haven’t decided yet. What would you like to eat?” I replied instinctively.

“Anything. Work hours are over. Let’s go.”

“You can head on down first. I’ll come as soon as I get my things sorted out.”

I waited for him to walk a good distance away before whispering into my phone. “Nora?”

“Are you going to reject my invitation?”

I massaged one of my temples, pitying her quick wits a little. “No, you idiot. Are you going to pass up such an amazing chance to hook up with this highly eligible bachelor?”

you

him tonight. I’ll act as your assistant, and

superhero, Scarlett!

out of the office and searched for Armond’s car in

the heavy smell causing me to cough a few times. “Is there

the car, replying

at all. I could tell that he was in a bad mood, although I

later, we reached his villa. Armond made a beeline for his study upstairs while I paced around aimlessly

showed up at the house with several bags full of groceries. “I already told you not to buy anything.

She winked at me. “Oh,

is it?” I took the groceries from her and

who’s always beside Ashton. He looked like he was moving in.” The kitchen was entirely made up of smart appliances, but she looked at ease

moving here?” I wondered

with

per unit. Joseph was already married with children, so why was he purchasing a

in K City. Was it possible that he was feeling pressured

decided to throw the idea to the back of my mind and distracted myself by following Nora’s instructions

to spend Magpie Festival?”

brief second as she glanced at me

I made plans to meet up and have

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