Narrow roads for enemies, I never expected that after landing in Veyrona, I’d run into a familiar face right at the hotel.
Our group was pushing our suitcases into the hotel when we ca face-to-face with Jessica Sawyer, who was chatting and laughing with so foreigners as she was about to leave the hotel.
I was secretly surprised.
We had just t at Carter Manor the day before, and she was still in the country.
How did she travel abroad even faster than I did?
I knew there was a red-eye flight to Veyrona last night, so it seems she took that one and has already caught up on sleep and adjusted to the ti difference.
The New Year is almost here, and her wealthy and aristocratic family values reunions the most.
Especially since this year is the first reunion after Old Master Sawyer’s retirent—yet she’s not at ho for it?
Seeing soone from such a privileged background work so hard, I couldn’t help but admire her a bit.
"Lily Miller, nice to see you again." Jessica Sawyer spotted and ca over to greet .
My colleagues didn’t know about the personal grudge between and Jessica Sawyer, but everyone in the fashion circle knows she’s the President of Elesiel’s East Asia region.
Cherry whispered, "Ms. Lily, Miss Sawyer is greeting you proactively."
"Yeah, we’re alumni." I replied softly, then turned to my colleagues next to and asked them to go ahead and check in for so rest.
When Jessica Sawyer ca closer and extended her hand, I politely shook it, "Miss Sawyer, you’re really working hard, traveling so far for business right before the New Year."
I was genuinely admiring her, but she felt I was being sarcastic, so she retorted, "The better the background, the harder you have to work, otherwise people think you rely on family connections."
I smiled, pondering whether her words were humble or boastful.
If there were family connections to rely on, who wouldn’t want them?
It’s often said that the amniotic fluid is the most crucial watershed in life.
No one doesn’t want to be born into a good family.
"You’ve just arrived, you must need so rest. Let’s et up later; there’s sothing I’d like to discuss with you."
Jessica Sawyer greeted for a purpose; she wanted to talk to alone.
Eric Shaw, who had been standing by my side, heard this and declined politely before I could respond, "Miss Sawyer, there’s nothing for you and Miss Miller to talk about. If it concerns Mr. Carter, you can speak directly with him."
Jessica Sawyer’s attention might have been all on and didn’t notice the person next to at first.
After Eric Shaw spoke, her gaze shifted, and her face was filled with astonishnt, "Second Brother Carter actually sent his bodyguard to your side?"
I gave a faint smile, brushing the hair by my ear, "Yes, he’s concerned about my personal safety."
"But aren’t you concerned about him?" Jessica Sawyer’s face darkened, her words seemingly admonishing, "Do you know how important his identity is? Do you know he absolutely cannot have any accidents? And yet, you’re pleased with yourself for taking his bodyguard away."
Of course, I knew all this; Daniel Carter had told everything.
However, hearing these words from a rival, it seed as if only she cared about Daniel Carter’s safety, which left feeling quite displeased.
"Since Daniel has arranged it this way, he naturally has counterasures. Miss Sawyer, you should focus on your own affairs."
Having been on a plane for over a dozen hours, I was incredibly sleepy and didn’t want to tangle with her any longer, so after saying this, I brushed past her.
"Lily Miller!" Jessica Sawyer turned around and reminded , "You know there’s no future between you two, so why indulge in temporary happiness? The deeper the involvent, the more painful the separation will be in the future; why bother?"
In a foreign country, she suddenly raised her voice in Chinese, attracting the attention of the foreign tourists around us.
But I still didn’t respond, walking straight to the elevator.
Eric Shaw dragged my luggage and followed in.
"Mr. Shaw, don’t tell him about this; it won’t pose a threat to my safety anyway, so let’s save him the worry." I looked at Eric Shaw, politely instructing him.
"Okay, Miss Miller."
I cast a grateful glance at him but, after a mont’s silence, suddenly asked, "In all your years with him, has he encountered any dangerous situations?"
Jessica Sawyer’s words had left an imprint on my mind, and I was concerned about Daniel Carter’s safety.
Eric Shaw said, "No."
Hearing this, he seed to know what I was worried about and added, "Rest assured, Miss Miller, Mr. Carter has more than just by his side; if I’m not around, others will be responsible for his safety."
"Okay, thank you."
When I returned to the hotel room, I sent a ssage to Daniel Carter on WeChat to let him know I was safe, then washed up briefly and fell into bed.
Although my body was exhausted, being in a foreign country triggered my insomnia again.
After less than three hours of sleep, I woke up and couldn’t fall back asleep, no matter how I lay, so I got up.
I went through my work and picked up my phone to check the ti.
It’s afternoon in Veyrona, seven hours ahead back ho, so it’s the evening there.
At this ti, Daniel Carter should be available.
At the thought of him, a warm feeling arose within , and I indeed felt a bit of longing, so I called him proactively.
He picked up almost instantly.
"Awake so soon?" His deep, gentle voice ca through, carrying both pampering and amusent.
I sighed, "I’ve been up for a while, can’t sleep..."
"Not used to it?"
"A bit."
"If it’s convenient, send a video; I’d love to see you."
"Sure!"
After agreeing, I ended the call and sent a video request imdiately.
In the next second, his handso, charming face appeared on my phone screen.
"Hi... You’re at ho, aren’t you?" Seeing him there alone, quiet and calm, it didn’t look like an office. I guessed he was at ho.
"Yeah, I’m at the apartnt near the office, thought I’d take care of so work while waiting for your call." Daniel Carter casually held the phone. His features are so striking that even from a low angle, he’s extrely handso.
But I was a bit self-conscious, worried he’d see looking disheveled, so I lay down on the bed with my phone, deliberately finding a flattering angle.
"I thought you’d be busy. I’ve been awake for a while, had I known you were waiting, I would have called sooner."
"It’s okay, no matter when you call, I’ll be here."
We chatted about trivial things, gazing intently at each other, and when there was nothing to say, we’d simply laugh while looking at each other.
We’re not that young anymore, but when it cos to love, we’re like a young lad and lass who are newly in love, all mushy and sweet.
"By the way, did you know Jessica Sawyer is also in Veyrona?" Daniel Carter suddenly changed the subject.
I was taken aback and asked, "How did you know?"
"I heard from Grandpa today; he said Grandpa Sawyer ntioned it when he visited the day before yesterday, saying Jessica Sawyer flew to Veyrona on a red-eye flight last night."
Indeed, just as I had guessed.
Seeing remain silent, Daniel Carter instantly understood, "You also know she’s in Veyrona?"
"Ha, not just know, we’re staying at the sa hotel." I replied with a chuckle.
"So you guys bumped into each other?"
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