She Is A CEO

Chapter 1118 Take Her Along

Without waiting for Lucia to speak, Arthur spoke first, "I'll handle this. I'll contact you when we find him."

After hearing Arthur's voice, Miles fell silent for a moment before finally saying, "Mr. Davies, please take care of it." After hanging up the phone, Lucia snuggled into Arthur's arms and whispered softly, "Miles is in a difficult position."

"I'll go there myself later and on the way back I'll take you home. Don't work today," said Arthur. He knew that every time Lucia faced Casper she was trying her best to control her emotions and he didn't want her to be too mentally exhausted.

"It's okay," Lucia lifted her head and shook it gently with a cute look that made people feel sorry for her. "Since everyone knows about it now, I might as well go too so you don't have to argue with Lauren." "Do I easily get into arguments with him?" asked Arthur with a smile.

"You're both so domineering," replied Lucia in a lighter tone of voice. Fortunately, Arthur was here; otherwise she would have been depressed all day long.

"Okay then let's go together."

Leaving her business matters to Kane, Lucia and Arthur headed towards Dekee Hotel. Kyle wanted to come along but was sent back by Arthur to continue working.

When they arrived at Dekee Hotel, they didn't see Lauren as they had hoped but Eve was still there.

"Should we bring Eve along?" They were originally going to leave the hotel in search of Lauren but just before entering the elevator, Arthur stopped his steps and asked this question. "Arthur..." How could Lucia not know what he was thinking? But this approach seemed too extreme, and no one knew what Lauren thought about them bringing her along either. "Dare ask Nia for such things from Lauren, but afraid of taking responsibility afterwards?" There was a hint of coldness between his eyebrows.

"Just bring her along so she can understand how Lauren does things," said Arthur firmly while Lucia hesitated with furrowed brows.

Before Lucia could say anything more, Arthur had already taken hold of her hand leading them towards Eve's room. Lucia smiled bitterly. It seemed like she couldn't stop him anymore. After three knocks on the door, Eve opened it. Who would've thought that it would be none other than Arthur and Lucia standing outside. Eve's surprise showed clearly on face.

Afraid that Arthur might say something inappropriate, Lucia spoke first,

"Eve, could you come somewhere with us?"

"Where are we going?" Eve frowned slightly, but did not immediately refuse.

"You'll know once we get there," said Lucia helplessly.

Eve hesitated, but instinctively trusted Lucia. So, she went back inside, took out an overcoat, and grabbed hold off phone. She followed behind Lucia bit awkwardly.

Lucia remained as gentle as ever, walking alongside Eve. But Lauren was not there, and Arthur had no reason to be friendly with her. He walked ahead alone, his expression hidden from view. Though she couldn't see him clearly, Eve sensed a coldness emanating from his resolute back and felt a twinge of fear.

Noticing that Eve kept stealing glances at Arthur, Lucia lightly tapped her arm and said,

"Don't worry about him; he's just in a bad mood today."

"Ms. Webb," asked Eve curiously, "did you have a fight with Mr. Davies?"

"No," replied Lucia with an unkind smile. "He's upset about something else. Just ignore him and enjoy yourself."

Eve could tell that Lucia was trying to reassure her. Although she couldn't completely relax, she didn't feel quite so tense anymore.

Arthur had heard everything Lucia said but remained silent as he walked ahead of them. He was both fascinated by and annoyed with her gentleness - even jealous at times - but this was his Lucia. Thinking this way made Arthur's lips curl up involuntarily.

When they arrived at the parking lot and got into the car, Lucia sat in the backseat next to Eve while smiling warmly at her throughout the ride. However, instead of immediately driving off after getting into the driver's seat like usual, Arthur took out his phone to make a call first.

"Where are you? Alright then. I'll come over now... Keep them there for me."

Arthur spoke briefly before hanging up the phone and slowly pulling out of the parking lot again while Eve grew increasingly uneasy due to what he said on the phone.

"Ms. Webb," she suddenly wanted to call Lauren for reassurance, "Where are we going exactly?"

"Don't worry. I'm not going to sell you off." replied Lucia jokingly in an attempt to lighten up their mood.

Eve didn't relax because of Lucia's joke, but barely pulled the corners of her mouth, and lowered her head habitually.

Lucia sighed inwardly hoping nothing bad would happen later.

The car drove in the city at a constant speed, but soon, the surrounding buildings gradually became rare, and Eve knew that they were heading towards the suburbs.

There were doubts in her heart, and she wanted to ask but dared not. Eve's hands were twisted together unconsciously.

"It's almost there." Lucia comforted her when she saw this, but Eve still smiled reluctantly in return.

An hour later, Arthur drove the car into a small road. The road was not smooth, and the car would bump a few times when driving on it, just like Eve's ups and downs at the moment.

Finally, a dilapidated manor appeared at the end of the path. The iron gate at the entrance was already rusted, apparently abandoned for a long time.

"He can still find places like this," Arthur said seemingly meaningless as he parked the car in the estate's parking lot. Looking out of the car window, they could see how rundown the manor was. The once elegant and peaceful garden was now overgrown with weeds, and even plants climbed up on walls outside of the manor. There were cracks on walls that rainwater had seeped through.

"Let's get out," Lucia patted Eve's hand and said as Arthur opened her side door.

Although Eve felt uneasy, she followed them out of the car and stuck close to Lucia while trailing behind Arthur into that dark main house.Belongs to NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

"Are you scared?" Lucia asked with a smile when she saw Eve frowning slightly between her eyebrows.

Eve wanted to say that she wasn't afraid but found herself clinging onto Lucia's arm like an helpless child due to how creepy their surroundings were.

Lucia softened at this sight; maybe it wasn't right for her to bring Eve along after all. She stopped walking and said to Arthur who had already walked several meters ahead, "Arthur, let it go."

Arthur halted his steps then turned around before saying indifferently, "It's too late." He gestured towards what lay ahead of them.

The central courtyard of the main house was an antique little garden which despite its decay still showed traces of its former beauty from its layout alone. Now there were several men standing in front at its center ground.