Chapter 2256


    Sylvia''s expression was neutral. "Not sure yet, I might spend New Year''s in J City, or maybe I''ll travel. Wherever I end up on New Year''s Day, that''s where I''ll celebrate."


    Her casual tone belied the emotion it stirred in Mnda''s heart. "Boss, why don''t youe spend New Year''s with my family?"


    Mnda had been working with Sylvia for two years. Although she didn''t know the specifics of Sylvia''s family situation, she knew that Sylvia was always alone during the holidays.


    "Pity party for me?" Sylvia looked up, a teasing smile on her face.


    "Of course not, I just thought it would be nice to have a lively New Year. My parents love having a full house. Back in college, I used to invite ssmates who couldn''t go home for the holidays."


    Sylvia chuckled, "Thanks, but that''s alright. New Year''s is just another holiday for me, a good chance to take a break."


    Mnda nodded reluctantly. "Alright then, you''ve been working hard all year. You deserve some rest."


    As Sylvia''s phone rang, Mnda took it as her cue to leave, gathering her things.


    "Magdalen!" Sylvia greeted warmly into the phone.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.


    "Busy?" Magdalen asked.


    Leaning back, Sylvia replied with a rxed air, "Not too bad. Things have slowed down since yesterday. What''s up, need something?" Magdalenughed, "I''m heading to C City to meet a client. Come with me."


    "C City?" Sylvia echoed thoughtfully.


    "A very important client. I''m worried I might not handle it alone. I could use your support," Magdalen said with a chuckle.


    Sylvia joked back, "A client you can''t handle?"


    "Yeah, one of those tough nuts to crack!" said Magdalen. "So, you in?"


    "If Ms. Sampson is asking, how can I refuse? When do we leave?" Sylvia smiled.


    "Tomorrow. It''s almost New Year''s, better to go ande back soon."


    "Alright, send me the client details so I can prepare."


    "No need for that. You''ll do great just winging it!"


    Sylvia raised an eyebrow, "You sure?"


    "Absolutely!" Magdalen assured, promising to send the itineraryter. "See you at the airport tomorrow morning." "See you then."


    After hanging up, Sylvia nced at the sofa next to her, her smile fading gradually.


    C City?


    That was his city.


    Of course, C City was vast. The chances of running into someone within a day were slim.


    Pushing the thought aside, she returned to her work, also starting to prepare for the trip.


    *


    As evening approached, Estelle and Jonathan arrived at the Jarvis residence.


    From a distance, they saw Old Wade by the entrance, his gaze eagerly scanning the path, his white hair tousted by the wind as if he had been waiting for a while.  S


    Seeing Old Wade always waiting for her had be aforting routine for Estelle.


    She hurried over, frowning slightly, "It''s too cold for you to be waiting outside."


    Old Wade''s eyes were filled with


    the same. Plus, when the mast


    warmth. "Waiting inside or out,


    asks, I can let him know right away."


    Acknowledging him, he then turned to Jonathan, "Mr. Lamont."


    Jonathan responded with a gentle nod, "Old Mr. Wade!"


    "Come on in. The master and young master Gabriel have been waiting quite a while!" Old Wade, hunching slightly, led the way inside.


    Passing through the gate and


    around the front wall, they spotted Old Mr. Jarvis and Gabriel ying chess in the gazebo. Both stood up, with Gabriel speaking first as if` heaving a sigh of relief, "Finally, you''re back!"


    Jonathan greeted, "Grandpa, big brother!"


    Old Mr. Jarvis beamed, "Cold, isn''t it? Let''s go inside."