After they left the mountain, Gloria sent Rachel and the two children home. “Rachel, you can come to me anytime if you need anything.” “Okay. Be careful, and let me know when you get home.”
As Gloria’s car left, Rachel held Charlotte in one hand and waved her other hand at Samuel. “Come on. Let’s go home.”
Samuel had been asleep, so he was rather out of it. Nevertheless, he staggered forward and took Rachel’s hand as they entered the elevator together. As soon as she got home and put the two children to bed, Rachel received a call from Julian.
“Are you home yet?” “I’m home. Did you send them all back?” Rachel leaned on the marble table in the kitchen as she was going to drink some water. “Yeah, I just sent Victor home. By the way, why are Victor and Gloria arguing again?”
“This is a misunderstanding, and it’s a long story.”
“I’m driving back, so I have time to listen to you.” Rachel smiled. “It’s actually nothing, but remember the ring that was at Victor’s place before? Charlotte and Samuel saw it, and when the two children came back and told us, Gloria heard it and misunderstood, thinking it was Victor who wanted to propose to her.”
“So that’s what happened. Then, I am also responsible for this matter.” “How are you responsible for it? It’s just a misunderstanding. The two of them are still young. They’ll be mad at each other for two days before making up again.”
“You make it sound like we’re all getting old.” “We’re not too young either.” Rachel sighed. “It’s been so many years.” “It’s still early now. How about we grab dinner together?”
“I can’t today. Both children are asleep. I don’t feel comfortable leaving them at home by themselves.” There was silence on the other end of the phone.
‘Rach, am I putting too much pressure on you?” Julian said, “I know it’ll be a while until you really accept me, but since you are willing to give me this opportunity, I will cherish it.”
Rachel was slightly startled. “Don’t overthink this. The two children are truly sleeping, so let’s have dinner together tomorrow night, if you have the time?”
“That sounds good.” After hanging up the phone, Rachel picked up. the cup next to her. She had just picked it up before immediately putting it down, and she opened the refrigerator door and took out a can of beer.
Pssh… She opened the can, and white foam emerged. Rachel took a sip, feeling frustrated for no reason. At this time, Julian was driving. His slightly gloomy face was reflected in the rearview mirror of the car.
“Hello? It’s me.” A female voice came from the other end of the phone. “Are you all not back from Triburg Valley yet?” “We left in the afternoon and just arrived int Riverdale. Didn’t he come back in the morning? Didn’t you see him?”
“He didn’t come back.”
When he heard this, Julian frowned slightly. “Wait a little longer. He will have to go back eventually.” “It’s okay. I’ve been waiting for so many years. But what about you-is there any good news on your side?”
“Everything has gone accordingly.”
“Really? Then I’ll have to congratulate you.”
“That’s good news for you too.”
“Of course.” At this time, the other party in Julian’s call was located at the Burton Family’s summer villa. As night fell, the mist in the mountains gradually spread out, covering the entire summer villa.
Due to the approaching winter, the fog grew. thicker as time passed by. The sound of a car engine sounded from outside. Ginny lifted the curtains, glanced into the distance, then said lowly, “That should be him coming back, so I’m ending the call.”
She hung up the phone and straightened her clothes and hair in front of the mirror. She was dressed in a luxurious silk sleeveless dress, and she gracefully walked downstairs.
Justin got out of the car and walked into the house while buttoning up his suit. Just as he was about to enter the study, he heard a voice coming from upstairs.
“You’re back.” Justin frowned slightly. “You haven’t left?”
“What’s the matter? Can’t I stay here for a few more days?” The woman was tall and had deep-set facial features. She did not have the appearance of a standard oriental woman, but was obviously of mixed blood. However, her appearance as she leaned on the stairs exuded charm, making it difficult for ordinary people to refuse her.
It was a pity that Justin didn’t fall for it. “If you don’t have another place to stay, I cant get you a hotel room.” Ginny shrugged and immediately ceased to put on an act. Instead, she said helplessly, “Must you be so dense? We are childhood sweethearts, you know?”
“We only met once when we were ten years old, so we are not exactly that much of a childhood sweetheart.”
“But we’re engaged.”
“That’s only what Grandpa and the others say for fun, so don’t take it seriously.”
“Justin, do you still think I came back because this is a joke?” Ginny went downstairs while holding her skirt up and said as she walked, “No matter what you think of it, my grandfather’s will has been shown to you. Furthermore, there is a marriage contract between us, in my grandfather’s opinion. So, as long as you go back to Montenegro with me, half of the inheritance rights of the Tuscan Family will be yours.”
“Sounds tempting, especially when I’m in such a rut.”
“So why don’t you just make up your mind already?”
“It’s a pity; I don’t believe in receiving something without having to work for it,” Justin gave Ginny a sidelong glance. “And obviously, this is what this situation is. By the way, you can continue living here if you want to. The house is big enough for the two of us, but there is only one main rule-don’t disturb me. If you need anything, just ask the butler.”
After saying this, Justin walked straight toward the study.
As she looked at Justin’s back, her voice rose slightly. “You can get a large inheritance without any effort, plus a wife like me. Isn’t it the best of both worlds?”
Only the sound of the door closing answered her. Back in the study, Justin locked the door, and the weariness on his face gradually showed.
The full moon hung high outside the window, but it seemed particularly ironic at this point. The sound of a phone vibrating came from his pocket, and the caller ID was Gloria.
“Hey.” “Where are you? Summer villa?”
“Yeah.”
“Are you alright?”
“What’s the matter? You think I shouldn’t be fine?” “Well, I was just asking for the sake of asking, because how could you be fine? By the way, I have nothing to do with the orchestra these two days. So why don’t I go to the villa to stay with you for two days?”
‘No, you’re not a child anymore. You need to be careful to avoid gossip or slander against your reputation.” “Since when did you care about stuff like this?”
“Besides, you also have a boyfriend, so pay attention to your actions.” When he mentioned this, Gloria became angry. “What boyfriend? We broke up. I will never date ever again.”
“Are you acting in a fit of pique again?” “I’m not this time. I’m being serious, and that’s my decision. I’ll pack my things and live in the summer villa tomorrow. It’s useless for you to say anything otherwise.”
Justin was helpless. “Oh, fine. Come if you want to.” “That’s what I wanted to hear. See you tomorrow.” After he hung up the phone, his surroundings fell silent again.
There were too many worries in his heart. If it wasn’t for Gloria’s phone call, Justin would have almost forgotten that this girl and Victor were still arguing. If he guessed correctly, it should be because of the ring.
He held the phone for a moment before dialing a number.
