ink their wealth could

ath, inhaling deeply twice bef

urled lashes that trembled slightly, r

es with Elias, her teeth clenched. "Do you reckon you can solve this with

d, apparently caught off

y one that matters? But just so you know, my time is equally valuable. Today, I have an interview. Your reckless driving damaged my car,

icker of surprise. He hadn't anticipat

assenger seat and a friend o

red, "Excuse me, Miss, are you aware o

s sentence, Elias lifted his

he muttered,

d at him,

normally proud Elias

ed sincerity! If you truly wish to aton

Elias complied

dow, nearly engulfing her. His scent, a mix of bitt

ear, she maintained ey

n and said, "I offer my sincer

attractive man caught Scarlett off guard, marki

, she replied, "Fine, l

and walked back

Elias called out, extending the

back at him. "I've already s

she quickly entered h

esist teasing him. "Elias, why did you apologize to her? A

just want to avoi

ssion brought an unexpected image of a

nexpectedly ma

ed an intrig

h a hint of surprise. "It seems that lady has caug

smile vanished, and he replied ici

nder, Kyle chose

s's phone rang. It w

the phone. "When you return this evening, we shall dine together. It's high

s brow furrowed, and he responded d

n away for a year. Now that you're back, you must come home t

ended t

ted his phone, pondering the impending

t from the accident and losing he

pared a feast. We'll dine toget

hesitation and took a ta

Ella greeted her w

randson is returning tonight. You two

in surprise, question

band, absent for a year, fill

arlett. He departed abruptly a year ago. Now that he's back, he'll certa

y wait in the villa,

g rest, Scarlett proposed, "Grandma, I'll cont

Ella consented and left Sc

e sound of footsteps a

e her husban

n anticipation, Scarlet