Chapter 90


    “Hey, Mr. Raymond, once we’ve locked in the design, I’ve got to start on the construction drawings. You


    sure you don’t want anyone else to take a peek? I heard from Mr. Elston that this house is designed


    for your sweetheart Don’t you think you should ask her opinion?”


    Maja was taken aback and began to wonder. Hadn really been waiting for Carlene Shepard for all


    these years, just like the rumors suggested?


    The gossip might not be baseless, maybe there was trouble in paradise


    Maja didn’t much care about all that “Alright, I’ll call you if I need anything else.”


    Just as she hung up and prepared to rest, there was a knock at the door. It was Maria.


    “Ms Pennyfeather, Holden called me at noon. He said his flightnds at six tomorrow evening and


    asked you and Mr. Raymond to pick him up.” Maja’s heart raced. Was she really going withn?


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    She even thought about making up an excuse not to go.


    But it was Holden, who had always shown concern for her and treated her like family over the years.


    She took a deep breath, “Got it.”


    He must have called home because his car was in a tunnel and there was no signal at noon. He was


    probably on the ne by now.


    She would have to seen sooner orter; she just had to be prepared.-


    The next morning, as she descended the stairs after washing up, she noticed the living room was


    unusually quiet.


    She looked up and saw Selena sitting on the couch with a cup of tea in front of her; apparently, she


    had been there for a while.


    Maja had just returned from Crystalbrook Valley the previous day and had nned to sleep in a bit, but


    instead, she ran into Selena. Selena scoffed upon seeing Maja up and about.


    Tan’s already been in three meetings by this time and you’re stillzing in bed: What terrible manners!”


    Maja found it amusing. Selena was always displeased with her and was always finding faults with her.


    Now that Holden was returning, she was worriedn might move into Rosewood Manor with Maja, so


    she came early to pick a fight.


    Tve hadn’s clothes sent over; they’re in the bedroom. You’re lucky that you were smart enough to


    move out.”


    Maja chuckled and signaled for Maria to go about her business; otherwise, she’d be on the receiving


    end of Selena’s scolding too. Maria sighed and picked up a towel to clean the table and chairs.


    Coco had just returned from ying outside, and since it was raining, he stood at the entrance waiting


    for someone to wipe his paws. Selena spotted Coco immediately and her eyes narrowed.


    “Didn’t I tell you to get rid of this dog?“,


    “Ms. Casson, Mr. Raymond hasn’t arrived yet. When he does, Coco will be gone.”


    That won’t do!n gets ufortable around dogs!”


    Maja took a deep breath, maintaining a polite smile on her face.


    “Alright, I’ll have someone take Coco away. But, Ms. Casson, did youe over this morning to


    discuss anything else?”


    A hint of seriousness spread across Selena’s face. I didn’t juste by myself. I invited your parents


    too; they should be here soon.”


    Maja frowned. Neil and Cristina?


    It seemed she was not just scolding her but also wanted to reprimand the Pennyfeather family.


    She suddenly felt uneasy.


    But she didn’t liken and never thought of continuing this marriage.


    It was all just business; she was well aware of this fact.


    But Selena repeatedly used this fact to humiliate her, which only showed her pettiness.


    Given Selena’s personality, arguing back now would only make her more relentless.


    Soon after, Neil and Cristina arrived.


    They were quite surprised to receive Selena’s invitation as this was their first visit to Maja andn’s


    marital home.


    Selena was arrogant. She didn’t get up to greet them and just nodded her head, “Please, have a seat.”


    Neil was a bit ufortable. The Pennyfeather family had always been supported by the Raymond


    family, so he felt he needed to be more polite when meetingn’s mother.


    “Ms. Casson, is there something you wanted to discuss with us?”


    Selena’s gaze swept over the three of them before she pulled out a contract from her bag.


    “Sign the contract. I know your family is about to start the second round of financing. The Raymond


    family has plenty of money; as long as Maja andn divorce and she doesn’t take anything with her,


    the Raymond family will agree to provide the second round of financing for your family.”


    Neil instantly turned pale, “Did Maja do something wrong?”