Chapter 81
In the ck <b>SUV</b>, <b>Lea </b>couldn’t help but take in her surroundings.
Her fingers gently stroked the seat, feeling its soft andfortable texture. As she leaned back, the intelligent massage system activated, operating silently and providing immensefort. This car had clearly been modified.
On <b>the </b>outside, it appeared to be an ordinary Mercedes–Benz SUV, with a standard license te from Vaporleon City, making it a typical choice for middle–ss individuals and fitting the profile of a hired car.
However, the interior was top–notch, from the advanced intelligent system to the meticulously designed details. Lea discovered it even had a bulletproof and collision avoidance system.
Such <b>a </b>high level of security was on par with Cretan presidential cars and far exceeded the specifications of any typical luxury vehicle, making it worth millions of dors. Of <b>course</b>, this car belonged to Alfred.
<b>But </b>why did he <b>insist </b>on such a high–security vehicle for her? Was he being overly cautious? Why did he <b>worry </b>so much about her? Lea couldn’t figure it out, but she felt a sense of happiness knowing that Alfred truly cared for her. This wasn’t a dream.
Holding the steering wheel, Jason watched her from the rearview mirror. Seeing Lea so focused on examining the car’s interior as if admiring a piece of art, he felt a bit proud,
He asked, “Miss Lea, the car has been modified. Do you <b>like </b>it?
“Yes, I like it very much,” she replied, feeling thefort of the leather armrest, an embodiment of Alfred’s affection for her.
Curiosity got the better of her as she asked, “Why was it modified? It must have cost a loc
Tm… <b>a </b>car enthusiast. I enjoy modifying vehicles,” Jason said, his tone slightly <b>evasive</b>, clearly bluffing.
Recently, he, Eddie, and Craig realized that Alfred was quite fond of Lea. He had casually suggested to Alfred. “How about upgrading the car?”
Alfred had then provided some suggestions. A security system, an intelligent system, and hired top luxury car designers from Custua for the modifications.
“Money… wasn’t an issue… Jason knew he could never alford such an expensive car on his own. “Working for <b>Alfred</b>, we don’tck for money
Lea saw his guilty expression and nodded with a slight smile.
In her past life, her sole concem had been revenge. <b>Luxuries </b>like mansions, cars, and high–end goods held no interest for her.
But sitting in such <b>a </b>car now, feeling its ultimatefort, she understood why so many people relentlessly pursued wealth <b>and </b>status.
The car’s connection to Alfred also gave her <b>a </b>sense of being protected, which was reassuring.
Lea leaned back into the <b>seat</b>, focusing on enjoying the experience.
Jason, watching her through the mirror, couldn’t help but smile…
He had spent a lot of time with Lea recently and noticed that she rarely smiled and kept her distance from others. Her routine involved frequent visits to the hospitalb andte–night study sessions, resembling a robot. Seeing her genuinely enjoying the modified car was a pleasant surprise.
Jason decided Alfred needed to know this<b>, </b>so he discreetly took <b>a </b>picture of Lea’s content expression
Lea’s phone buzzed. She saw it was a call from <b>Christian</b>. She frowned and didn’t <b>answer</b>. She knew <b>what </b>he wanted to <b>say </b>and felt it was unnecessary to continue the conversation..
He called once, twice, thrice. When he called <b>a </b>fourth time, she finally pressed the hang–up button.
“She <b>hung </b>up! That little <b>brat </b>dared to <b>hang </b><b>up </b>on me?” In the mansion, <b>Christian </b><b>was </b>furious. He had never had someone refuse his calls, let <b>alone </b><b>hang </b>up on him.
“That checky girl. She’s really turned against me! She’s still a <b>kid</b>, and she dares to defy me! Just moments ago, she was pleading with me to <b>save </b>her, and now she’s hanging up on me!” Christian said angrily.
Christian was furious and confused. This was the first time in decades he felt so frustrated.
Lea’s thoughts, temperament, and intentions werepletely beyond hisprehension. For the first time, Christian felt utterly powerless in dealing with a person or a <b>situation</b>.
“Mr. Berry Jeffrey immediately tried tofort him.
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He ordered, “You… call her.”
Jeffrey nodded. “<b>Okay</b><b>”</b>
ly as she answered, “What’s the matter, Jeffrey”
Momentster, Jeffrey made the <b>call</b>. Lea narrowed her <b>eyes </b>slightly as
Jeffrey said. “Miss Lea, Mr. Berry asked me to call you.
Lea replied, “And?”
Jeffrey asked. “Are you heading to
school now?”
Then, her phone vibrated twice. A message popped up.
It was from Lorrand.
It <b>said</b>: [Donna is critically ill!]
She needed to go to the hospital
She replied to Jeffrey. “Tve hired a tutor for the SAT <b>exam</b><b>. </b>I’m going to <b>meet </b>the teacher.”
“Oh, I’ll let Mr. Berry know,” Jeffrey replied. “He mentioned that the family needs more staff, drivers, cooks, and maids. He hopes you’ll handle the recruitment.”
Lea paused. This was a tacit admission from her grandfather that there were disloyal and treacherous people in the household, and he wanted her to recruit new drivers and maids he could trust
Jy studies.
Her expression softened slightly Les Grandpa handle it. I’m busy with my
With that, she hung up the phone.
Back at the mansion, Christian anxiously <b>asked</b>, “What did she say?”
Jeffrey replied, “She said you can handle it yourself. She’s busy studying
Christian exhaled <b>a </b>sigh of relief, a smile spreading across his face. The little girl still trusted him
Lea hung up the phone and instructed Jason, “The mansion needs a new driver. Find a way to get in
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She needed someone she could trust close to her. <b>Jason</b>, being Alfred’s man, was capable and trustworthy.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.
“Got it.” Jason had been thinking of ways to stay close to her and protect her openly.
Les <b>said</b>, “To the hospital.”
Lea opened the message from Lorrand, Donna’s transnted kidney was ipatible. Previously, Fraley Hospital suppressed the rejection symptoms with medication, which masked the issue.
With the medication’s effects waning, rejection symptoms emerged. The kidney needed to be removed, or she wouldn’t survive the week. Given her current health, another major surgery posed <b>a </b>high risk, even with their potent drugs.
At the hospital, Lorrand was waiting
g for Lea <b>downstairs </b><b>and </b>immediately escorted her to the director’s office.
<b>Jason </b>watched her enter the building, then sent a message to Alfred. (Miss Lea said she likes the modified car a lot)
He included the photo he had taken. Though Lea had <b>only </b><b>said </b>she liked it, Jason added a lot to avoid appearing inadequate in his job
After leaving the Berry family’s mansion<b>, </b>Alfred returned to hiskeside vi.
Carrying his coat, he <b>was </b>about to catch up on sleep when he received <b>Jason’s </b>message. Opening it, he saw the photo of Lea
Lea wore a blue school uniform and a white shirt with a tie. She had her long ck <b>hair </b>cascading down like shiny silk. She looked impably neat and dignified.
sweet <b>smile </b>on her face, exuding genuine happiness.
<b>She </b>leaned <bzily </b>against the seat, a faint, swert
The bright summer morning light highlighted her delicate features with <b>a </b>soft glow.
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Alfred’s heart softened, a doting smile spreading across his face <b>as </b>he sent a message. [Where is she?]
Jason promptly replied: [She went to the hospital. Donna is critically ill]
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Alfred frowned, turned around, went back downstairs, and drove off again.
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