novelxo Chapter 48
Chapter 48 Things Need to Be Discussed Face to Face
There was another moment of silence Lucia thought the signal was interrupted, and just wanted to hang up the phone to call
again, when Esmae’s voice sounded, low and solemn. “Arthur, the chairman of Davonnis Corp. Edwin’s third son, is that him?”
“Yes,” Lucia responded immediately and then asked, “Esmae, do you know him?”
Heaning Esmae say Arthur’s father’s name. Lucia remembered that Esmae’s family was equally good – maybe they knew each
other “Edwin is one of the best talents in the financial industry in the USA and the chairman of Davonnis Corp. How could I not
know him? Esmae’s VOIT was still low Esmae’s words didn’t sound like a compliment or appreciation, but rather sarcasm, She
sounded completely different from the excitement when she learned that Lucia was in love. Lucia was even more puzzled, but
she didn’t know the reason At this moment, Esmae continued. “You guys should book a ticket on the 20th and come back. I have
something to tell you in person.”
Lucia planned to take the light on the 23rd with Arthur. It was the end of the year, so Arthur was very busy at work and couldn’t
leave earlier
So, Luca hesitated and said, “Esmae, can we go back on the 23rd instead? I would like to wait for Arthur..” “No, you and
Theodore should come back to me first, just the two of you.” Esmae gave Lucia no room for refusal She was telling Lucia that it
had to be done instead of asking for Lucia’s opinion This time. Lucia was even more confused. Just as Lucia was about to say
something. Esmae said she was tired and all could be discussed until they were back. She then hung up the phone in a hurry,
leaving Lucia puzzled. Arthur saw Lucia like this when he came out of the living room with Theodore smelling fresh from the
shower On the balcony. Lucia looked alone in the dim light. Although the healing in the room was pouring out from the open drag
window, there was still a white mist around Lucia, as if wrapping her in the cold *Lucia, what are you doing standing on the
balcony?” Arthur hurried over, stretched out his hand, and pulled Lucia back into the warm room Only then did Lucia come back
to her senses. Seeing Lucia’s confused face, Arthur frowned slightly and asked her worriedly, “What was on your mind just now?”
Lucia looked blank but her mind was racing She and Esmae were just talking on the phone, however, after being told that her
boyfriend was Arthur, Esmae’s tone sounded cold and even faintly revealed hostility to Edwin
Lucia couldn’t figure it out, but there was one thing she could be sure of- she wouldn’t go against Esmae. Esmae was a good
friend of Lucia’s father Eric before she went abroad. The two had a deep friendship. Although she went to the USA very early to
develop her career, rarely returned to Athegate, and seldom meet Eric, their friendship never ended. Lucia had always
remembered that it was Esmae who would bring her countless gifts whenever she returned to Athegate and who treated her like
a daughter, not to mention the kindness Esmae had shown to her in recent years.
Esmae was too important to Lucia, so Lucia looked up and spoke to Arthur. “Arthur, I am afraid I might not be able to leave with
you. I talked to Esmae on the phone just now, and she said that she missed Theodore so much that she wanted me to fly to the
USA on the 20th. And I am on vacation now anyway. I am going to leave a day earlier and spend some extra time with her.”
It was not the first time that Arthur heard Lucia mention Esmae. He knew that if it hadnt been for the help of Esmae five years
ago, Lucia would not have gotten out of the tragedy and stood in front of him now. So, even though he was unwilling, he still
showed understanding. “Okay, how about this? I spend some extra time to finish my work earlier these two days and I will leave
with you.”
As a husband and a lather, Arthur knew that Lucia could take care of herself, but he just wasn’t sure, and naturally wanted to go
with them
“There’s no need” Lucia subconsciously refused after hearing this, because Esmae made it clear that only she and Theodore
would be expected to go back
Luda then immediately realized she had answered too fast, which made Arthur’s expression change, so she hurriedly added an
explanation is the end of the year and your work matters more. Besides, our destinations are different. I’ll take Theodore back
first. Don’t worry, okay?”
In this situation, Luba could only choose to lie Arthur stared at Lucas slightly flickening eyes and could only nod in agreement
“Okay, I help you change your ticket to the 20th and get to you guys as soon as I go back on the 23rd.”
I was just the diference between a few days early and a few days later Arthur understanding made you feel both relieved and
guilty, and she couldn’t figure out the purpose of Esmie’s request Luciano ulraid that Arthur would see something wrong with her
and she quickly turned her attention to lease Theodore “Bute, were gong back to see Grandma Eunde in a few days
Esnu teated Lucia os her own daughter and loved Theodore even more, to Theodore immediately cheered when he heard this
The child’s excitement really distracted Arthur. He hugged his son and started listening to him talk about Grandma Esmäe – how
she was treating him nicely Lucia looked at the two of them with mixed emotions it was late at night, and Arthur still stayed at
Lucia’s house Sophie sent Jan back to the villa Theodore slept obediently. And now it would ha Arthur’s favorite time to be alone
with Lucia
i ucinied to Arthur Even though it was a white lie, Lucia felt guilly She sat on the sola in his arms and watched the evening
financial report together. When she talked to him, she seemed a little bil absent-minded
Arthur hugged her on the sofa and talked about Athegate’s recent financial changes Sometimes he noticed that she didn’t
respond to him right away When he looked down, he saw her incline hier head on his shoulder, her eyes blurred, and even a little
confused, but he didn’t think too much into it Now, there were sixteen days left until Chnstmas and three days belore Lucia and
Theodore went abroad In the past three days, Lucia took time to start packing After packing her and her son’s luggage on the
18th, she took time to ask Nia out for coffee, listen to the updates on Nia’s recent work, and tell Nia to deal with some business
After they finished talking about official business. Nia asked about Arthur out of curiosity Luoja didn’t hide anything deliberately,
and she satisfied Nia’s curiosity by telling her some daily life stories with Arthur. Nia listened with great interest
“After the last press conference, everyone now knows that you are Mr. Davies’s real girlfriend and is envious!” Nia said with a
little excitement while holding the coffee. That Lucia was attracting attention, and it was positive attention, made her happier than
anyone else.
“Really?* Lucia repled with a faint smile, quite relaxed.
Nie looked at Lucia who had a tender look in her eyes She felt distressed for Lucia but admired Lucia at the same time.
“People occasionally slandered you with what happened five years ago, but now most of them have changed their views. I have
to say that Mr Daviess words at the press conference really subverted people’s inherent thinking a lot. Lucia, fortunately, Mr.
Davies believes you,” Nia said sentimentally
When Lucia heard this, the small smile on the corner of her mouth gradually deepened along with the change of light and
shadow outside the window Right, the faith Arthur had in her was more important than any other thing Her lover who knew the
truth was always by her side, so she had nothing to be afraid of