Ch. 971..980

Chapter 971

Ivor understood the look Bonnie gave him. He looked at the photographer and said, "I thought we agreed on a price earlier. Why won't you charge us now?"

The photographer glanced at the couple, wondering if he should tell them about his request. After some thought, he mustered his courage and asked timidly, "I-I refuse to take your payment because I want to display one of your pictures on my wall as a promotional piece. Would you be okay with that?"

He knew they were not short on money but wanted to ask them anyway. After all, his studio would get more customers if he used one of their pictures as promotional material.

Although Ivor was okay with it, he still wanted to ask for Bonnie's opinion. "What do you think, honey?"

Bonnie thought leaving their picture behind in Zudale was an excellent idea. It would resemble them leaving their footprints there. She nodded, saying, "Sure, why not?"

The photographer was thrilled to hear their responses. He said enthusiastically, "Thank you, guys! I appreciate it so much. You have such kind souls."

Then, he ran to his office in the back and produced two necklaces before giving them to the couple. "Here, I made you two some couple's necklaces. They're not worth much, but they're meaningful. I hope you like them."

Bonnie smiled and accepted the necklaces. "Why wouldn't we like something so meaningful? We appreciate these lovely necklaces, mister." Ivor took his necklace and put it in his pocket. "Thanks."

"You're very welcome!" The photographer smiled. "I wish you two a happy marriage and successful careers. Thank you for choosing my studio." Bonnie said gratefully, "We appreciate your wishes. You can print the pictures now. It's getting late, and we must return to our hotel soon." The photographer nodded. "Okay, stay right here. I'll be back in ten minutes or so."Chapter

Then, he ran to his office to print the pictures. Soon after, he packed the photos and some frames into a gift box before giving them all to Bonnie." Here you go. I included some quality frames, too. When you get back, just put in your pictures. It'll make the images look that much prettier." She smiled and said, "We can't thank you enough."

Ivor nodded at the photographer. "We'll take our leave now. You've been a joy to work with, mister."

"You're too kind." The photographer waved at the couple cheerfully. "My door will always be open for you. Goodbye!"

"We'll come again when we have the chance." Bonnie waved back before leaving the studio with Ivor. Once outside, she opened the gift box and looked at the pictures. "These are lovely. I'll make an album and put these in when we get home. When we're older, we can reminisce about these sweet moments."

Bonnie noticed Ivor's silence and turned to look at him. Suddenly, his lips drew closer. She was stunned at first but reacted swiftly and grabbed his collar. Then, she took the lead and kissed his lips.

 

Chapter 972

The couple kissed each other longingly in an alley. They panted when they pulled away from each other. Bonnie rubbed her red lips and shook her head helplessly. "Will you ever stop nibbling my lips?"

Ivor raised his brows and asked, "Why would I stop doing that? Isn't that more romantic?"

She would not back down that easily. "I'll return the favor next time!"

I bit him back the last time he bit me, but things are different this time, and so are my feelings.'

A sense of joy flashed in Ivor's eyes as he pointed at his lips and said, "You can do it now. I won't mind."

She rolled her eyes. "You wish! I'll lose if I bite you back now."

"Hahaha!" Ivor laughed heartily. "Suit yourself. You can bite me whenever you want. I'll be ready when you do." Bonnie lifted her chin and said, "I'll bite you so hard that your lips will swell and look like two sausages."

"Oh, boy!" The joy in his eyes deepened. "I'm looking forward to it."

She rolled her eyes at him again. "You're so shameless!"

He leaned in and kissed her again, saying, "Mhm, I'm only like that around you. It's something only you'll get to see."

"I'm not interested in seeing that." Bonnie chuckled and pushed Ivor away.

He reacted by hugging her, but she promptly pushed him away again. The couple flirted with each other happily as they returned to the hotel. Then, Ivor showered first while Bonnie sat on the bed and waited. She was watching videos on her phone when she received a call from an encrypted number.

Bonnie frowned and turned to look at the bathroom to ensure it was still shut. She rose from the bed and went outside to answer the call, "What is

it?"

A crisp male voice sounded on the other end of the call, "Chief, something terrible has happened! Falcon turned on us and stole the chip we painstakingly developed. He's probably considering selling it for a profit."

"Falcon stole the chip?" Bonnie's frown deepened. "Did you guys manage to track him down?"

Collin, the guy on the other end of the call, shook his head and said, "We failed. He's too cunning, chief. He covered his tracks wherever he went, and we don't even know where to begin looking. All we can do is wait for your return to activate the satellite position to track him down."Chapter

Initially, Bonnie wanted to say that she would return immediately but realized she and Ivor were still on their honeymoon. The last thing she wanted was to disappoint her husband, so she rejected Collin's request.

"I'm in Zudale for important business. You can continue investigating however you can, and we can discuss relocating the satellite positioning when I return."

Collin asked, "When will you be back, chief? If I know that, arranging our workforce will be easier."

"I don't know when I'll be back yet, but I'll tell you as soon as I do." Bonnie felt conflicted. On the one hand, she was on her honeymoon with Ivor. On the other, she had done plenty of research and spent too much time developing the chip.

Ultimately, she chose to stay with Ivor. After all, they only had one honeymoon throughout their lives, and she did not want them to have any regrets when they reminisced about it.

 

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Bonnie decided it was better to forgo the issue concerning the stolen chip. She believed in her subordinates' capabilities and that they would not let Falcon get too far away.

Collin did not pressure Bonnie. Instead, he said, "Copy that. I'll make some arrangements to slow Falcon down. I fear he might sell the chip. It'll be much harder to track it down if that happens."

"I believe in you, Collin. Do whatever you can for now, and I'll try to return as soon as possible." Bonnie rubbed her brows in frustration.Chapter

'I can't catch a break. It's supposed to be my honeymoon, yet something disastrous has happened in my organization. Great, now I won't have peace of mind!'

"Understood, Ms. Bonnie. I'll get to work now." Collin hung up the phone.

When Bonnie returned to the room with her phone, she saw Ivor removing his towel. She opened the door so suddenly that he thought she was someone else, making him instinctively cover his private part.

Bonnie could not help but tease him, "Why bother covering yourself? It's not like I've never seen what's under there."

Ivor realized she was joking and decided to remain naked. He flung his towel aside and asked, "Do you want to come closer to admire me? I don't think you can see it well from over there."

He approached Bonnie and thought she would shy away from him. Surprisingly, she walked right at him. "How can I say no when you want to show me your body?"

She smiled and added, "I won't just look, either. I'll touch and feel it, too."

Ivor was stunned, staring at her with widened eyes. Then, she waved a hand before his eyes and said, "What's wrong? Did I scare you?"

Her voice returned him to his senses. He saw how forthright he was and moved closer, saying, "I'm surprised at your newfound demeanor. I think I might need a moment to adjust."

Bonnie grinned playfully and asked, "Is that because I'm straightforward? I seem to recall you saying you love outspoken and forthright women. You weren't lying, huh?"

Ivor could not decide if he should laugh or cry at that moment. He said, "Don't get me wrong, honey. I've never said such a thing. I love you whichever way you are."

Bonnie's smile widened. Then, she followed suit and moved closer, saying, "I should've listened to you and let myself go much earlier. After all, you're my husband, and I can do whatever I want to you."

'Bonnie's so bold now! I'm having a little trouble adjusting to her abrupt change. Oh, no! I think I'm blushing!' She realized she had stunned him and stepped forward to lift his chin. "Ivor, why aren't you saying anything? You're the one who told me not to be embarrassed. So, why are you blushing now?"

Suddenly, Bonnie caressed him. "Mmm, nice abs. I like how it feels when I run my fingers across them. I'll bet it'll feel better if you hit the gym more."

Ivor's breath became more labored by the second. He held her waist and said, "You're playing with fire, Bonnie. I don't know if I can control myself if you keep this up."

 

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"Did I tell you to control your urges? Let's get down to business." Bonnie raised her brows and pulled Ivor toward her.

He stared at her and felt his heart pounding.

'She looks so tempting that I can no longer control myself. I just can't get enough of her.'

Suddenly, Bonnie kissed his lips and pinned him to the bed. "It's my turn to pin you down now. I won't give you a chance to fight back!"

Ivor grinned and lay flat on the bed, showing no signs of struggling. "Go ahead and do whatever you want."Chapter

She chuckled and wrapped her arms around his neck. Soon after, the air was heavy with love and lust.

The following day, Bonnie woke up and saw Ivor's affectionate eyes. He said, "Rise and shine, honey. How was last night?"

She rubbed her sore waist as she recalled last night's activities. "I can't believe you're asking me that question. It took a toll on my waist. How's that for an answer?"

Ivor lived up to his words and let Bonnie do all the work last night. She felt strained and exhausted after all that.

'Next time, I won't insist on pinning him down. I realize it's much more relaxing to lie down and let him do most of the work instead. Ivor massaged her waist and said, "If you're tired, maybe we should forget about the activities and rest in the hotel today."

Bonnie glanced at him. "What kind of activities did you plan for us? I'll go if it's something I like. Otherwise, we can just rest inside."

This time, Ivor did not keep her in suspense. Instead, he told her everything, "I planned to take you paragliding today. We'd share a paraglider and soar in the sky together."

That immediately piqued her interest. "That sounds exciting! Let's freshen up now and head out after breakfast!"

Ivor knew his wife too well and chose activities that best suited her. It would be a tall order for her to remain calm.

"Are you sure you want to go out with your sore waist? We can take a break today and go tomorrow instead," he said while massaging her waist to relieve some discomfort.

Bonnie looked at him and said, "I refuse to let my sore waist stop me from having fun. I'll be okay. Go and freshen up already! I want to go paragliding as soon as possible!"

She sounded cheerful and energized, so Ivor said, "All right, you freshen up first while I prepare breakfast. We can leave sooner if we split the work."

"You got it!" Bonnie quickly rolled out of bed and darted to the restroom.

Ivor could not resist smiling when he saw her scurrying. He thought, 'She's always so hasty and can't wait to do what she set her mind to. That said, Bonnie has always worked hard in the research institute. It's nice that she can relax now.'

 

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After breakfast, Bonnie and Ivor went to the paragliding spot. The former looked around the boundless meadow and suddenly yelled, "Ah!"

She felt relieved of her exhaustion immediately after. Then, he followed suit and yelled, "I love you, Bonnie!"

She turned to him and realized how serious he looked. A hint of joy flashed in her eyes as she said, "I love you, too, Ivor."

The couple grinned at each other and held hands as they walked ahead. They were surrounded by magnificent scenery while beside the person they loved most. It was a wonderful feeling.

Ivor and Bonnie took a lap and returned to where they started. That was when they saw a man in a uniform approaching. The staff member looked at Ivor and asked, "Are you Mr. Ivor?"

Ivor nodded and shook the man's hand. "Indeed, I am."

"I'm in charge of your safety, Mr. Ivor. When would you like to begin? I have others in line, so I'd like to make arrangements to suit your time." Ivor looked at Bonnie. "What do you think?"

"Let's do it now. We shouldn't make everyone wait for us." She held her husband's hand and led him to the site.

The staff member followed them and said, "I appreciate your understanding, miss. I'll tell my colleagues to prepare your paragliding gear. We'll ensure you have the best experience."

"Thanks a bunch," Bonnie said.

Soon after, they reached the site, and the other staff member hooked them up to safety equipment before taking them to a helicopter. As the helicopter took them to the highest point in the vicinity, the staff member said, "We're at the intermediate height now. Do you want to go higher?"

"Take us to the maximum altitude. That'll make it more fun." Bonnie excitedly looked at the boundless view below. She was dying to conquer the challenge and even considered jumping off immediately.

On the other hand, Ivor was a little worried about her as it was her first time paragliding. He could not help but ask, "Don't you want to try the intermediate height first? We can always try higher altitudes later."

"That won't be necessary. Paragliding is all about the thrill of flying, right? It won't be fun unless we're at the highest point," Bonnie said as she noticed the worry in her husband's eyes.

She held his hand and added, "Don't worry about me. I love challenging sports like this. I thought you knew that about me."

Ivor did not argue, saying, "All right, let's do it."Chapter

Soon after, the staff member said, "Okay, we're at the maximum altitude. Hop off the helicopter whenever you're ready."

Ivor was about to ask Bonnie if she was ready. Suddenly, she grabbed his hand and jumped off, dragging him along.

He panicked, but only for a second. He then held his wife's hand, balanced himself, and took control of the paraglider. As the couple glided through the sky, they steadied themselves and admired the spectacular view.

Bonnie smiled as she glanced at Ivor. They could feel themselves growing closer to each other. The couple decided to hold each other close and brave the future together. They hoped to stay this happy and love each other forever.

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The paragliding ended after an hour.

Bonnie felt like her heart was filled with happiness. It was such a thrilling experience.

Ivor asked with a smile, "Isn't it exhilarating? How about we have another go?"

"That won't be necessary. Once is more than enough. I'd much prefer this memory to remain the way it is. We'll come back in the future if we have the chance."

She started removing her paragliding gear.

He said, "Alright. We'll do as you say."

Ivor got a phone call from Floyd when they got back to the hotel.Chapter

"When are you and Mrs. Bonnie coming back, Mr. Ivor?"

"I'm not sure about that. What's the matter?" He walked toward the chair not far from him and took a seat.

"Nothing big, really. It's just that there are too many things going on in the company, and I can't quite hold down the fort anymore..." He sounded grouchy. Judging by his tone alone, he must've had the worst time ever.

'I was supposed to go along with Ivor and Bonnie. But I was asked to stay because there was an urgent case that needed attention.

I didn't know I'd be alone for this long, though. If Ivor doesn't come back sooner, I'm going to be crushed by this insane workload.'

Ivor couldn't help but frown. "When have you become so incapable, Floyd? It's only been a few days since I left. Is that the best you can do?" Floyd felt sorry for himself when he heard what his boss said.

"It's not that I'm incapable, Mr. Ivor. There's just too much going on here. I have no idea how to put it into words. You'll see it when you come back." Ivor frowned. He was about to say something when Bonnie spoke. "I think we've had quite a lot of fun. It's time we go back to our lives." "Really?"

'Our honeymoon is too short if we go back home now,' Ivor thought to himself.

"We've only tried out a couple of activities. Are you sure you want to go home now?"

"What matters is that we've created some unique memories for ourselves. Furthermore, we've been out here for so long. It's time we go home and check on Grandpa."

'Frankly speaking, these are just part of the reason I want to go home. What's more important is that I have to deal with the chip.

'Falcon must've turned on us and stole the chip for money. If I don't react fast enough, he might sell it to someone. Then, it's going to complicate things.'

Ivor thought about what she said and found that she made a fine point.

"Alright. Whatever you say, goes. If you want to go home, then we'll go right now."

"I'm going to buy the plane tickets tonight. Then, we'll take a flight back to Pyralis tomorrow." She pulled out her phone and did just that.

He talked to Floyd for a while before hanging up the phone. He looked at Bonnie, who was staring right at her phone. He couldn't help but ask, Why do I get the feeling that you're eager to go home?"

She paused for a while before she said, "Am I? I just thought that we'd been away for too long. Grandpa might've missed us."

"Alright. I'll let you make the arrangements, then."

The next day, Bonnie and Ivor took a flight back to Pyralis in the afternoon. Floyd drove to the airport to pick them up. The moment he saw Ivor, he said excitedly, "You guys are finally back, Mr. Ivor. Mrs. Bonnie."

Ivor looked at his assistant disdainfully. "I'm going to see just how much work there is and if it justifies your expression."

Floyd's expression turned bitter.

"I'm going to start crying if I talk about it! In fact, I don't think I have to tell you anything, Mr. Ivor. You'll see it when you're at the company."

 

Chapter 977

Ivor shook his head. "You're useless, Floyd."

Floyd didn't have any comeback for that. 'Fine. I don't care if Ivor says that I'm useless! What matters is that I'll be able to have peace of mind now that he's back.'

Bonnie said with a smile, "That's enough. Let's go home."

"Okay. Let's move now." Ivor held her hand and got into the car.Chapter

A couple of hours later, the Maybach pulled into Sigmund's villa. The old man's face lit up when he saw them.

"What are you guys doing at home? Why didn't you spend more time at Zudale?"

Ivor glanced at Bonnie before saying with a smile, "Bonnie was concerned about you. She was worried you might feel lonely in the villa. That's why we're here right now."

Sigmund's eyes were filled with joy.

"I knew it. Bonnie knows me the best. I was so bored when you guys were away. Now that you're back, I'm feeling more cheerful."

She stepped forward and held the old man's hand intimately. "I'll play a game of chess with you tomorrow, Grandpa. I won't let you feel bored." Sigmund laughed heartily and said, "Wonderful. I've been waiting for that."

Their joyous laughter brought a smile to Ivor's face as well.

At that moment, the entire living room was filled with a harmonious, merry atmosphere.

That night, Ivor headed to the study to go through the documents, while Bonnie stayed in her room by herself.

She locked the door and was about to give Collin a call, but she heard a voice from the window. The next thing she knew, she heard a relentless thudding noise as if someone were rapping on the window.

'It's so late now. Who would be rapping on my window? Is it someone who means me harm?'

Just as she was making these wild assumptions, her phone buzzed. She saw that it was a text from Collin.

"Open the window, chief. I'm right outside."

Her eyes widened before she went over to the window and opened it. She saw Collin hanging off the ledge of the balcony.

"What the heck is wrong with you? What are you going to do if Ivor is here? Are you trying to get yourself killed?"

"I've been holing up in the villa for a while. I saw him going to the study before I came here."

With a single leap, he hopped into her room

Her lips twitched in response.

I'm getting a sense of deja vu. Jim used to do the same thing when he needs to talk to me. Why can't any of them get in touch with me with something a little more normal?'

Collin gave himself a couple of seconds to catch his breath. Then, he recalled the reason he was here, and his expression grew solemn.

"I'm here because I need to tell you this, chief. Falcon has fled to Yale! What we know is that he still hasn't sold off the chip. However, he's looking for buyers online. He'll sell it to whoever's willing to pay the highest price.

"The chip is highly sought after. If we don't move fast, he's going to sell it for a profit."

 

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Realizing that Bonnie wasn't responding to him, Collin said hastily, "What's on your mind, chief? Why aren't you saying anything? Should we send someone to Yale to chase him down? With you here, I think Falcon will be more than willing to return us the chip."

Bonnie frowned, a hint of hesitation in her delicate eyes.

"Yale is too far away."

'If this had happened in the past, I would've taken a flight and captured Falcon. Then, I'd teach him a lesson myself and make him regret betraying the organization!

'But, now things are different. I had just gotten married to Ivor. If I told him out of nowhere that I needed to attend to some matter at Yale, he'd surely overthink it.

'More to the point, it's tricky for me to deal with the mess Falcon brought us. It's going to take me a while to resolve it. This particular identity of mine is unconventional. So, I can't possibly tell him about it. Ugh. I have no idea how I should proceed now.

"Um... Too far away?" Collin rubbed the back of his head, stunned. "What kind of reason is that, chief?"

She rubbed her eyebrows, frustrated. "I don't know how to explain it to you, Collin. The point is that I can't go to Yale for the time being. You're going to have to stay put for now. Meanwhile, I'll make some arrangements and see if I can fly to Yale as soon as possible."

He understood that she must've had some unique reasons for not being able to do it. So, he dropped the matter.

"Go ahead and make the arrangements, chief. I'll send some of our men to keep a close eye on Falcon and prevent him from selling the chip." "Alright. Keep up the good work, Collin," she said, her eyes filled with helplessness.

'Getting anxious about it wouldn't help at all. I have to take this step by step. I don't want to drag Ivor into this if I can help it. He might cause unnecessary problems.'

"Certainly. I'm just worried that stalling might give Falcon the window he needs to sell the chip. After all, the organization researched and developed it for two long years. Our efforts would be completely wasted if he did sell it." Collin sighed heavily.

It was the last thing she wanted to see happen as well. So, she continued figuring out a way to resolve it.

All of a sudden, something popped into her mind. She was about to say something to Collin, but someone knocked on the door.

She heard Ivor's charming voice. "Are you still up, Bonnie?"Chapter

That stunned her immediately. She came back to her senses a second later and looked at Collin. "Hurry up and hide!"

'It's so late in the night. What's going to happen if Ivor sees a man in my room now? I have to avoid an unnecessary misunderstanding. I can't let him see Collin in my room!'

"Your room is not that spacious. Where could I hide?" Collin was extremely anxious too. He tried looking for a spot.

All of a sudden, Bonnie recalled how Jim was also almost caught when he came to her room. Back then, Jim hid in the bathroom!

She yanked Collin's arm, dragged him over to the bathroom, and stuffed him in there.

"Hide in here and don't make any noises, no matter what. You got that?"

Collin nodded furiously. "Roger, chief."

Once she was sure that he had hidden himself, she closed the bathroom door.

The moment she did that, Ivor opened the door to her room and walked inside. He saw her closing the bathroom door and thought it was strange.

He couldn't help but ask, puzzled, "Why did you just close the bathroom, Bonnie? Is there something inside?"

 

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Ivor started walking toward the bathroom. Before he could do that, however, Bonnie hurried over and stood in his way.

"Um... You can't go in there now..."

He had a sense that something was amiss from the start. Now that he heard what she said, things felt all the more uncanny.Chapter

"Why can't I go into the bathroom? Is there something unusual in there?"

She was uncharacteristically panicky, afraid that he'd see Collin in there. After all, she wouldn't be able to explain herself if he did. So, she stood firm at the door and stopped him from going in.

At the same time, she thought of a wonderful excuse for it. Bending over, she clutched her belly and pretended to have had a severe case of stomach upset.

"What's so unusual about it? It's just that I had a really bad stomachache earlier. So, it smells awful in there right now. Are you sure you want to look inside?"

He glanced at her, concerned. "Well. How do you feel now? Do you still have a stomachache?"

Shaking her head, she said, "Come over and help to me to the couch, so I can rest and catch my breath."

"Okay." He responded and walked over to hold her by her arms.

I can't believe I said that, but it should've bought Collin some time. I hope he'll find a way to escape. If the whole thing is exposed, I won't be able to explain myself, ever."

Just as he helped her walk toward the couch, he saw a dusty boot print by the bathroom door. It was only half of the shoe, but it was very visible against the beige floorboard.

He stopped in his tracks and stared at the boot print with unblinking eyes.

Noticing that he had stopped, she turned her head sideways and looked at him. She asked, confused, "What's the matter? Why are we stopping?" He didn't say anything. Instead, he pursed his lips and fixed his gaze on the boot print.

She couldn't help but follow his gaze. Then, she saw it. Collin left a boot print by the door. She inhaled sharply.

"Tsk! The jig is up.'

He noticed her shifting emotions and pursed his lips tighter. This time, he walked past her and headed straight toward the bathroom.

She saw it and walked after him to try to stop him.

"I told you, Ivor. I've just done a number two in there. It smells terrible. Why do you have to go inside?"

He stopped in his tracks and stared at her inquisitively.

"Are you sure about that, Bonnie? Or is it because you hid someone in there and didn't want me to find out about it?"

Actually, she had thought about other excuses. However, it was presumably the guilt that set her back. Her lips parted, and she almost said it out loud, but she couldn't find her voice.

 

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Ivor couldn't help but stare at Bonnie more profoundly when he saw how suspicious she was. He took brisk steps toward the bathroom and pushed the door wide open.

Her heart felt as if it had jumped to her throat. 'It's over!'

Her heart throbbed with the loud noise. She lowered her gaze. She knew Ivor must've been pitting himself against Collin, but she didn't have the courage to witness the moment.

However, she heard nothing for a long time.

Raising her head, she looked at the bathroom, only to find that it was empty. There was nobody in there.

'Eh? Where's Collin? Did he jump out of the bathroom window? This is wonderful. It's a good thing Ivor didn't see him. I got lucky yet again."

She let out a sigh of relief and raised her head. The next thing she knew, Ivor was staring into her eyes profoundly.

Her heart skipped a beat. Out of pure instinct, she pinched her nose tightly, as if she smelled something terrible.

"If you won't trust me, then see for yourself. Rather, smell for yourself! Is it awful enough for you? I can't believe you said I hid someone in there. What on earth are you thinking?!"

He didn't smell anything different, but he did find it rather odd that there was a boot print left on the floor.

"If there's no one else in there, then where did this dusty boot print come from?"

He directed his gaze at her feet.

"Your slippers are clean and free of dust. So, it couldn't have been yours. Someone else must've left the boot print."

She maintained her cool and waved her hand. "It could be a butler with a dusty shoe. Perhaps they came in here to clean the restroom and left the boot print. We're in our own home. How would someone other than our family and staff step foot into this villa?"

He mulled it over and thought she made a fine point.

"I guess you're right. However, that butler is way too careless. Why would he leave such a dirty bootprint here? It bugs me to look at it. I'm going to tell Alfred about this first thing in the morning and have him deal with it."

She waved and said, "Perhaps they made a mistake. Why are you taking it so seriously? Let's just pretend nothing happened instead. It's just a boot print. I'll wipe it off."

Then, she cleaned up the boot print with a tissue.

"There. It's clean."

He nodded. "I won't talk to Alfred about it, then. Whatever you say goes."

'I still find her actions strange, but it was nothing more than a wild guess. I don't have any proof to back it up. It's better if I just drop it!'

"You shouldn't have worried too much about it. It was such a minor issue. There's no need to blow it up." Realizing that Collin wasn't here, she relaxed instantly and spoke in a cheerful tone.

Walking over to the couch. She sat and asked him, "Anyway, how did things go with your company? Is everything going smoothly?"

"I've worked out everything." He rubbed his eyebrow. "With that said, I had misunderstood Floyd. There's actually quite a lot of stuff to deal with. It's understandable that he couldn't handle it by himself."Chapter

She couldn't help but say playfully, "Do you think everyone could work as swiftly as you do?"