Chapter 149 hapter 149 A Warm Welcicle Keenan wanted nothing more than the project collaboration to work out. He immediately arranged r flight tickets to be booked for Leonard and Alisa only.
ter Leonard saw the text message, he quickly got someone to book a flight ticket foras well.
didn't tell Alisa to book my flight for me! This has nothing to do with me, Eva! I don't know anything out design- what's the use of havingthere? I'm just there to accompany you!" onard shota fawning smile. I just responded by rolling my eyes at him.
least I now understood that Uncle Keenan and his family were adamant about clinging to the rmons. But I was still a little worried about the situation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtwe're both leaving for Melgrove, doesn't that mean Luca will-" dn't that mean Luca would cause havoc at this time? onard remained nonchalant. "How can he make mistakes if we don't prepare the stage for him to put an act?" :winked at me. Obviously, he already had a plan that was designated to deal with Luca.
ice we arrived at the airport, I noticed Jill rushing to the airport as well. "Eva, you really are a sly one! hy didn't you tellto tag along?" e was still wearing her work outfit. It seemed that she had just rushed here all the way from her mpany. There are you going?" I stared at Jill, completely perplexed.
I pushed her suitcase forward. "Melgrove, duh! Have you forgotten that you still owea blueprint? sides, Emma's project is now undergoing construction! I have to supervise the process, you know!" e shot a glance at Alisa before pullingto the side. "I filled the Popes in on the situation. A few of the eens' veteran employees are in Melgrove at the moment. Are you going to meet up with them?" I winked atafter that. I was so touched that I couldn't help but pinch her cheeks. Clearly, Jill was Ipingto look for an opportunity to strike. She'd also becmy shield by backingup whenever I eded it.
on, we arrived at Tarnvale, which was a city located in Melgrove. Uncle Keenan personally cto the port to pick us up.
sa led Leonard by the sleeve to her father. "Dad, this is Leonard Harmon." ey chatted with each other animatedly. No one seemed to care aboutdespite the fact that I was so a Green. the end, Uncle Keenan finally noticed me. "What's with the silent treatment, Eva? Con, get into the r. I've had my kitchen staff whip up a delectable feast for you." Jst nodded in response. It was extremely difficult forto even squeeze out a smile at Uncle Keenan. 'eryone walked ahead ofafter that. For a moment, I felt like a porter.
onard opted to pause in his tracks to grab my suitcase for me. He just shota sheepish smile after 1. at.
uffed in return. I was the first one to get into the car after that.
Chapter 149 A Warm Welc2/2 The fact that Uncle Keenan was so friendly to Leonard was able to ve my and Leonard's speculation. Only the Harmons were capable of funding such a huge project while being able to provide Uncle Keenan with that much money to save Jasper's ass. Once we reached the villa, Uncle Keenan had the staff deposit my and Leonard's luggage in two different rooms. Of course, Leonard's expression darkened instantly.
"What's the meaning of this, Uncle Keenan?" Uncle Keenan looked shocked at first. Then, his expression morphed into one of understanding.
"Aren't you and Eva about to... Well, it's best for you to stay in separate rooms. Isn't that right, Eva?" I just nodded stonily. The moment I noticed Leonard's angry expression, I turned my head to look elsewhere.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSince I was already putting on an act, I might as well flesh it out. That way, Alisa would have a chance to strike.
Uncle Keenan's smile widened considerably upon witnessing my demeanor. During dinner, he' Pask Leonard from tto tif he planned on getting hitched via a business alliance and if he wanted a divorce with me.
Leonard gripped his cutlery very tightly throughout dinner. Thankm goodness the cutlery was made of was high-quality steel. If not, he'd have easily bent everything in half.
When I was getting ready for bed that night, I heard a knock coming from the door. The morhent Popened it, Leonard barged into my room immediately. "Eva, you really are something! You wantto stay in another room that badly, huh?" He pinnedagainst the wall before leaning in to kiss me.
Suddenly, a series of knocks cfrom the door next to my room. Alisa's sickly sweet voice could be heard the next moment.
"Leo, are you still awake?" Chapter 150 A Deal