CHAPTER 125: CHAPTER 124: LOVE’S GRAVE

CEO office.

Gazing at the exquisite wooden door, Raymond Wood sighed slowly with several stacks of documents in his arms, taking a deep breath before knocking on the door.

"Enter."

With the person inside indicating, he carefully pushed the door open and walked in lightly.

Walking to the desk and looking at the CEO’s indifferent face, he said awkwardly, "CEO, these all require your personal signature."

The nobleman sitting behind the desk slightly nodded, not even lifting an eyelid, which made him slightly relieved.

Just as he was about to place the documents down, he heard the man’s question, which instantly put his heart in his throat!

"Have you booked the ticket for the day after tomorrow to Africa?"

Raymond felt the man’s words cold, without a trace of warmth! He hesitated and tentatively said, "Um... CEO, can I not go?"

The man lifted his gaze and glanced at him, then coldly said, "Three months!"

"Huh? No! CEO, I..." Wasn’t it supposed to be one month? How did it become three months?

"Six months!"

Raymond: "..."

Forget it, forget it, if he spoke any further, he might never return...

He was really unlucky to have hired Tommy the driver, he genuinely didn’t want to go on a business trip to Africa!

As they say, only the one who tied the knot can untie it; if he went to plead with Elliana Lyle, could he perhaps be exempted from the "punishment" of going to Africa?

"While you still have time, finish your work and then leave."

"... Yes, CEO, if there’s nothing else, I’ll get busy."

"Mm."

Just as Raymond turned around, he suddenly remembered something and said, "CEO, I’ve already arranged accommodations for them; they can move in at any time."

"Alright, you may go."

Leaving the office door, Raymond thought to quickly call Elliana.

When he picked up his phone, he realized he didn’t have Miss Elliana’s contact information at all!

Moreover, Miss Elliana was very particular about her phone; even the severely water-damaged phone was repaired by him. Even if he found her contact info, it would be futile.

Must he visit her personally? But during working hours, he didn’t dare to leave; after work, he didn’t dare to seek Elliana out in Norman Bennett’s presence.

...

――― Bennett Family Villa.

After the rain, the air was filled with the fragrance of earth and grass. Luna pulled Elliana Lyle, who was lazing on the sofa, outside and was now pushing a wheelchair around the courtyard.

Due to Norman Bennett’s dissatisfaction with Luna and the others lingering at the villa, he had arranged alternative accommodations for them. Tommy had already left after hearing Norman’s arrangements; only Luna remained unafraid of Norman, still showing no intention of leaving.

Luna was pushing Elliana with one hand and chatting with Group Two on her phone with the other.

Luna: "All this fuss by Norman Bennett, it’s just staying in his house for a few days. Besides, living close makes things easier, doesn’t it?"

Tommy: "The estate is pretty decent."

Tommy: [Image]

Tommy @ Tommy: "It’s indeed nice. I’m still on my way. How about going for a barbecue later?"

Tommy: "Ok."

Looking at the photos Tommy sent, the living room was quite big. She could put many things in there; it did look nice indeed.

She immediately said to Elliana, "How about coming to live with me? Why stay here? You’re constantly being watched; at home, I hate my brother watching over me the most!"

Faced with Luna’s invitation, she could only chuckle awkwardly, "No way, I’m married. I can’t possibly abandon my husband, can I?"

"Married?" Luna was stunned for a moment, even stopping the wheelchair.

With a face full of question marks, Luna looked at her and asked, "When did you get married?"

"Just recently, I even got the marriage certificate."

"Tut-tut-tut~ You’ve entered the grave of love; you’ll have to have kids, raise kids, provide for kids, eventually becoming a yellow-faced woman, and Norman Bennett will bring a few young, beautiful women home to vex you." Saying this, Luna tutted twice again, looking regretful.

Elliana was momentarily stunned and thought, it really is the butterfly effect. Actually... she inexplicably worried; it seemed her father and mother were very loving, yet in the end...

She strongly refuted, "No, Norman Bennett isn’t that kind of person."

"Don’t believe me?" Luna shook her head and sighed, "I think you’re just love-blinded."

Ding-ding-ding-dong-dong ♪~

At this moment, Luna’s phone rang in her pocket; seeing an unknown number, she hesitated to answer but did so seeing it was from South City.

"Hello! Hi."

After a few words, Luna handed the phone to her and said, "For you."

...

At night.

After Luna left, Elliana could only lie on the bed reading to pass the time. Suddenly hearing the sound of a car downstairs, she quickly set aside her book and stood up, supporting herself by the bed.

Hopping towards the window, she wasn’t surprised; it was Norman Bennett who had returned.

She quickly hopped back to bed, covered herself up, and obediently waited.

Click～

The man opened the door and came in; seeing the little girl’s smiling face, he instantly felt something was up.

"Speak up, what is it."

This...

Elliana’s smile nearly froze; she hadn’t even started her plan when being questioned so bluntly by the man made her instantly feel guilty.

The man had already untied his tie and removed his jacket.

A good physique fully revealed～

Elliana’s eyes widened like copper bells, ignorantly nodding.

"I have a favor to ask."

Hearing the little girl speak, Norman Bennett was slightly taken aback, raised an eyebrow: "Let’s hear it."

"Could you accompany me more? I remember before we married, you still had time to accompany me. After marriage, I can only see you at night." Elliana’s voice grew smaller as she spoke, pitifully looking at the man.

Those big eyes were teary, seemingly filled with clear pond water, pitifully alluring.

"Okay, I’ll stay home with you all day the following days." The man approached, affectionately stroked her head; he indeed had been too busy recently.

Ah this..., agreeing so easily? Thought it would take some effort.

Rubbing her face against the man’s wrist, she giggled, "Hehehe~ Norman Bennett, you’re the best."

The man gently caressed her face, finally pinching her chin lightly, leaning closer, speaking softly yet dominantly: "Call me husband."

For some reason, Elliana suddenly felt a bit shy, and with flushed cheeks softly called, "Husband～"

This sound was like a long-awaited sweet rain, pure and sweet, a sweetness only he could savor.

After a long while, the man reluctantly let go. The little girl was injured now; such things couldn’t be hurried, but certainly brought urgency.

"Be good, I’m going to bathe, sleep if you’re tired, don’t wait for me."

Watching the man enter the bathroom, Elliana sat dazedly on the bed for a while, then impulsively wanted to "explore"!

...

The next day.

Raymond received a call from Norman Bennett, saying that he’d handle the work for the next few days.

"CEO, but I still have to go on a business trip to Africa tomorrow, right?"

Only to hear the man say, "If you’re that eager to go, I can find someone else to replace you."

Raymond immediately panicked, hurriedly said, "No, no, no! I don’t want to go, CEO, rest assured, I will work diligently."

Hanging up the call, Raymond breathed a sigh of relief; seeking Miss Elliana’s help was indeed effective, worked instantly!