Chapter 279
A pale, nearly translucent hand was pressed to his lips, from which occasional soft coughs escaped. His slender frame was slightly hunched, then shoulders draped in a camel–colored shawl.
“What is it?” Noticing her enter, Nathan lifted his gaze—his eyes, both gentle but cold, clear as crystal. His voice was like jade clicking
Though she’d seen that godlike face countless times, Yelena still found herself in awe every single time. ‘The Creator really played favorites; the thought.
She replied, “Boss, the estate just reported that Ms. Zinnia Shaw had arrived at the Moore manor.”
“I hope the estate staff served her right,” Nathan said.
Only upon hearing news of Zinnia did his expression soften, a faint smile touching his lips as he thought of her. My little princess has gone to the estate, he mused. Twonder if Zinnia likes it there.
“Don’t worry, Sir. I make sure to keep the staff on their toes every month–they wouldn’t dare neglect Ms. Zinnia Shaw. Laurie said she’ll probably come to stay soon,” Yelena said.
Seeing his eyes light up at the mention of Zinnia, Yelena felt a little jealous. ‘Only Ms. Zinnia Shaw,‘ she thought, ‘could bring any happiness to him.
“Speed up wrapping up the Moores‘ affairs. They thought sending their youngest son back home would keep him out of trouble, but the fool ran
headfirst into disaster the moment he returned.
Now he’s finished, and all they care about is getting him out of jail. They’re distracted–this is the perfect time to strike. No more delays. Try to wrap everything up before the end of the year,” Nathan ordered coldly.
He thought, ‘Zinnia is smart and helped by Yannis. She might have guessed who I am.‘
Just as Zinnia stepped out of the car, another vehicle pulled up behind her. The window rolled down, revealing Yannis sitting inside.
Yannis opened the car door, motioned for her to come over, and said, “Hop in.”
Zinnia got into the car, which headed down to the underground garage. The car from the Moore manor wasn’t registered, so it couldn’t gain access.
“Where have you been?” Yannis asked, his smiling eyes resting on her.
Zinnia said frankly, “I went to the Moore manor.”
“Missing your Master?” Yannis glanced sideways at her downcast face. He had never known who bought the Moore manor, but now it was clear–it was
Nathan.
“A little,” Zinnia admitted and couldn’t help but think, ‘I don’t even know where Master is now. There’s still so much candy left in the jar he gave me, but ! have no idea when he’ll come back.‘
Yannis shifted closer to Zinnia and said softly, “Here, you can lean on me.”
“I’m not crying.” Zinnia shot him a sidelong glance/as a faint minty fragrance enveloped her. She instinctively scooted away, sniffed, and asked, “What cologne is that? I want it–it smells amazing.”
After spending so much time with Yannis, Zinnia had grown bold around him, speaking her mind without a second thought.
“I’m not sure–my assistant picked it for me. I’ll have him get you a women’s version,” Yannis said, readily agreeing as he always did.
He shifted closer, gently cradled her head and guided it to rest on his shoulder. “If you’re feeling down, you can lean on me. And if you want to cry your eyes out, I promise I won’t laugh at you.”
1/2
12:07 Sun 20 Jul GO EI
Chapter 279
“I’m not going to cry,” Zinnia murmured, her head resting on his shoulder. She didn’t actually feel like crying, but she admitted to herself that she » little sad.
‘Master was born into such extreme wealth, yet in the end, he lived with me in that small town, doing everything by hand, taking care of methalitte burden I was.‘ She pictured that young man, supporting the even smaller her.
“Yannis, how’s your investigation into the Moore family going?” She asked.
AD
Comment
Send gift
