Female Novel
Chapter 1191
Maja didn’t catch his last words as Ian slid into the driver's seat.
As his hands gripped the steering wheel, Maja stared straight ahead.
"I don't want you to hand over the Raymond Corporation to Eric."
Ian remained silent, his foot off the gas pedal.
"Ian, it's as if there's another person living inside Eric. I don’t know if you've noticed, but his personality
has drastically changed. He used to be gentle, but now he's become aggressive, willing to do whatever
it takes to achieve his goals. His six-year disappearance seems to have changed him."
Her eyebrows knotted in concern as she spoke.
She was to warn Ian not to be negligent, but all she received in return was Ian's glum response.
"Do you know his previous personality that well?"
His words made Maja feel instantly an air of jealousy emerging in the car.
Memories of her relationship with Eric surfaced, leaving her speechless.
She silently chastised herself for speaking too much. After all, Ian was Eric's brother. He would know
better than anyone else about Eric's change.
Lowering her eyes, she heard Ian's voice.
"I don't want to hear his name or anything about him from you."
Inside the car, they remained silent until reaching the Rosewood Manor.
Maja led the way, and as she walked in the entrance, she was greeted enthusiastically by Coco.
"Woof, woof, woof!"
Coco's tail wagged furiously as it tugged at the hem of Maja's pants.
Bending down, Maja cupped Coco's face in her hands, gently soothing it.
She felt a burning gaze at her back, knowing instantly who it was.
On hearing Coco's barks, Maria, warmly greeted them. But upon seeing Ian, her face instantly altered.
"Mr. Raymond, you're here too."
Ian ignored her, heading straight upstairs.
Maja patted Coco's head, a gift from Eric that now held a different meaning.
She took off her coat, hearing Maria ask, “Ms. Pennyfeather, what would you like to eat for tonight?”
“I’m good. I’ll go upstairs to get some rest.”
Maria held her tongue, wanting to ask about the sudden reappearance of Mr. Raymond in Maja's life.
Ian wasn't a good match for Maja, but merely moving her lips, she didn’t utter anymore.
The rest of the staff in the Rosewood Manor also felt discomfort at Ian's presence.
Similarly, Maja didn't receive a warm welcome amongst Ian's friends.
Friends from both sides felt the two were mismatched.
Entering the master bedroom, Maja noticed the sound of running water from the bathroom.novelbin
She knocked, asking if he needed sleepwear. The door cracked open, a wet hand pulling her in.
The shower overhead was still running, instantly soaking her. Her eyes squinted against the water as
Ian expertly unbuttoned her clothes.
In less than two minutes, Maja was bare.
The next second, her legs were hoisted onto his arms, her back against the wall.
Ian was significantly taller than her, so from behind, only her legs were visible.
Maja furrowed her brows, about to say something, but he silenced her with a kiss.
Having pulled an all-nighter at the office the night before, she was already tired. Now, Ian was trying to
do it with her, and all she felt was exhausted.
Yet, Ian seemed oblivious to her fatigue, his actions rough.
By the time it was over, Maja had passed out.
"Maja?"
Realizing something was amiss, Ian quickly carried her to the bedroom.
Too tired to even lift a finger, Maja fell asleep against the pillow.
Standing by the bed, Ian checked her forehead to ensure she was just tired. He released a sigh of
relief.
While due to having not released it, he found it hard to sleep. He headed to the balcony for a smoke.
He spent the entire night there, watching as the sun rose. Below, a white figure caught his eye, Coco.
The staff at the Rosewood Manor loved Coco. Someone was playing with it, while Coco ran around
joyfully.
Ian's eyes darkened at the sight.
Unaware, Coco continued to wag its tail, following the man around. Other servants that were trimming
the papers dissolved into laughter.
As for Rocky, it lay aloofly on a chair in the distance.
Ian extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray, a hand suddenly wrapping around his waist.
"Didn't sleep all night?"
He nodded, reaching for another cigarette, but she took it away from him.
"Planning to suffocate yourself with smoke?"