Chapter 1033


    "No."


    She promptly settled into the seat.


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    Ian, pulling her into his arms, felt the fabric of his suit rub against her clothes.


    His slender fingers trailed down her back, finally resting at her waist, gently applying pressure.


    Maja felt sore all over, having forced herself to work all afternoon. And at that moment being


    massaged, she squinted withfort.


    Subsequently, she dozed off in Ian''s arms, even managing to find afortable position for herself.


    After the car came to a halt at Rosewood Manor, Ian carried her out.


    Jeff, the driver, tactfully drove off, intending to return the following morning to pick them up.


    Ian carried her straight to the master bedroom upstairs, first cing her on the nearby couch before


    drawing a bath. He stripped her clean and put her in the tub.


    Maja slept through it all.


    It wasn''t until after a thorough massage of her sore spots that she mumbled a few words.


    Ian nced at her, picked up a towel to dry her off, and lifted her onto the bed.


    Then he took a shower himself.


    Maja was still fast asleep, half her face buried in the covers, a flush of deep sleep coloring her cheeks.


    He pulled her into his arms, ready to sleep, when his phone rang.


    He quickly got out of bed and answered the call,


    "What''s up?"


    "Sir, we''ve investigated all the men named Patric within Ms. Pennyfeather''s range. Her lifestyle has


    always been quite simple, centered around the county and Greenfield, rarely going out of town. Among


    all the Patrics nationwide, none have ever appeared in the same frame as Ms. Pennyfeather."


    "What about the small town Maja went to without me?"


    "No traces of others were found in the inn there, including Greenfield hotels. It appears that a


    sophisticated hacker has wiped clean all surveince. Our investigation indicates that this Patric could


    be a pseudonym."


    Ian''s brow furrowed, his hand resting on the balcony rail tightening into a fist. A wave of unspeakable


    anger surged within him.


    A pseudonym?


    Was Maja being deceived?


    "Keep investigating! Include the men who have been in contact with her in Crystalbrook Valley. If Patric


    is really a pseudonym, find his real name as soon as possible."


    He had always portrayed a strong and calm demeanor in front of Maja, fearing that if he showed too


    much concern about that topic, she might think it was her problem.


    But it was that man''s fault.


    He wanted to light a cigarette, but remembering she was still sleeping inside, he suppressed his anger


    and controlled his urge.


    "Inform me immediately if there are any traces of that man."


    After hanging up, his eyes turned icy, even the mes of anger within him felt cold.


    Heposed himself for a moment, but just as he turned around, he found Maja standing at the


    balcony door. He didn''t know how long she had been there or what she had heard.


    Ian felt nervous. She had told him previously not to investigate that matter, yet he was doing it behind


    her back.


    Maja rubbed her eyes and with sleep in her eyes, she asked, "I identally fell asleep, is it about


    work?"


    She didn’t hear what Ian was saying on the phone.


    He sighed in relief, approached her, and held her close, nodding in agreement, saying, "Yes."


    Maja remained silent, her forehead leaning against his shoulder.


    Her dependent demeanor satisfied him, and he patted her back.


    "You look tired, go back to sleep."


    Maja raised her hand, wrapping her arms around his neck, her eyes still slightly dazed.


    "Ian, I forgot to ask if you''ve had dinner."


    Seeing her state, he knew that she probably hadn''t fully woken up yet. He scooped her up and carried


    her back to bed.


    Three seconds after Majay on the bed, she fell asleep again as she was still tired.


    He cradled her in his arms, his burning anger instantly extinguished.


    Meanwhile.


    Alma had failed twice and was furious. She had nned to cause a rift between Ian and Maja with her


    rumors, buttely, everyone was just fascinated by how great their rtionship was.


    She was seething, her fists clenched so tightly that her nails almost pierced her palms.


    She could tolerate everyone being happy, except for that bitch Maja!


    She called Funfly, seeking advice.


    Funfly was also at her wit''s end. Seeing Ian and Maja''s rtionship grow stronger, she feared that if


    Judith got angry, she might end up in jail.


    "Target someone close to her. Isn''t Cornelia hidden away by her now? Go after Zoey. She''s just an


    ordinary person. You can harm her without anyone bothering you, and it will definitely upset Maja."


    If it was something that would upset Maja, Alma was eager to do it at all costs.