“You can do it…” Maia’s eyes were still closed when she answered him drowsily. “Are you sure?” He raised his eyebrow and asked.

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Chapter 260 She’s Still Sleeping

Maia nodded and went back to sleep.

The doorbell rang again. Cedric looked at her lovingly, put the towel on the table, and went out to open the door. Buck was shocked by what he saw.

“M–Mr. Cedric.” Buck took a few steps back and checked the unit number again to make sure he was at the right place.

“She’s still sleeping.”

Buck cleared his throat and nodded. It was pretty clear what happened here. He said, “I–I’ll just wait for Ms. Maia in the living room.”

“Help yourself.”

Buck nodded and headed meekly to the living room. He sat on the couch that was furthest from the bedroom. Then, he heard a commotion in there. Maia came out, looking unkempt, and tried to stop Cedric from opening the door. Alas, it was too late.

“Good morning, Ms. Maia.” Buck smiled and greeted her.

She nodded and said stiffly, “Morning.”

Gritting her teeth, Maia was so mad at herself. If she had not let Cedric open the door just now, then it would not have been this awkward.

of celebrities who’ll be attending the event, Ms. Maia. That’s why I’m here now. I need to

“Sure. Give me a minute. I’ll talk about it with you once I’ve freshened up.”

time. I’ll be right here.” Buck looked at her and smiled. He turned to look at Cedric and smiled again. Did he do

going to look at Cedric. She dashed to the washroom and splashed some water on her

a deep breath and went on to freshen up. Just as she was done, the doorbell rang again. Her heart almost jumped to her throat. Everyone was already facing each other

left the bathroom.

was the first the speak, “Top of the morning, Mr. Nigel. Fancy seeing

and Nigel glared at each other.

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gritted his teeth and said furiously, “Are you pestering Maia again? When will you learn to give up? Haven’t you caused enough damage already?”

was not worth his time. Then, he walked briskly

scare you?”

head and looked

said, “Is it too late for me to cover your ears now?” She

it and felt like he had to give it to Cedric.

to keep pestering Maia? If you have trouble knowing where you stand now, then you can read the

declared his victory and he was going to hand it to Maia himself. Little did he know that Cedric would be there

His fists clenched tightly. Buck had always been a sensitive person. He also had the emotional intelligence that made him a perfect assistant for Maia. Naturally, he noticed the

start throwing punches. Nigel was a refined man and a great lawyer,

defuse the tension, but he stood far away. One more

Maia a fright. She just woke up, for heaven’s sake…” What he said made the

now he knew that

what Buck meant.

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