Raeleigh only planned to have one dance with Jepherson. However, after the first song ended, Jepherson handed her off to Santiago to continue dancing. As soon as Santiago stepped onto the dance floor, he became the topic of everyone's conversation.
"Why is she wearing Mr. Santiago's jacket?"
"Oh, you're right! It seems Mr. Santiago is captivated by her beauty."
Although Jepherson overheard the guests talking, he remained indifferent.
He even talked and laughed with the guests.
After the second dance ended, Raeleigh briefly glanced at her watch to check the time as Santiago led her off the dance floor where Jepherson was already waiting for her. They walked out of the banquet hall and straight to the car. Raeleigh was exhausted and had no idea what was happening inside.
Jepherson poked his head out of the car and instructed one of his men, "Go and take care of it."
"Yes, Mr. Jepherson."
Santiago got into the car as his men turned around and left. Raeleigh was sitting on one side of the car, so tired that she could barely keep her eyes open. She fell asleep even before they took off.
Jepherson pulled her into his arms so that she could lean on him instead. The driver started the car and drove straight to the Richards Group Manor. On the way, Jepherson said, "I want you to tell Grandma about what happened tonight. I need to go to A city. You can't stay here alone. I'll call Zorion and ask him to help you."
"When will you come back?" In fact, Santiago didn't have anything to do in the Capital City. He felt that what happened with Stella needed to be dealt with as soon as possible, but it was not something that was up to him to decide.
"I should be back pretty soon. I will be back before Hadrian's wedding."
"Do I still need to head over to Hadrian's then?"
"There's no need."
The car pulled up to the Richards Group Manor. Jepherson asked someone to get his passport, then made his way to the airport.
It was not until they arrived at the airport that Raeleigh woke up. She hastily changed out of her evening gown into something more comfortable.
Not long after they boarded the plane, Raeleigh fell asleep again. Santiago didn't leave until Jepherson and Raeleigh boarded the plane. By then, it was already dawn.
Santiago left the airport and returned to the Richards Group Manor. The moment he stepped in, he saw the servants with luggage in hand.
"Whose are these?" Santiago asked the servant, to which he replied, "Miss Stella is back. She's packing her things."
Santiago took a glance in the direction of the Ink Garden before heading over to his place.
After entering his room, he took a short nap before making his way to Waverly Village.
Raeleigh had been asleep ever since they boarded the plane.
Jepherson managed to take forty winks. Once the plane landed, they hopped into a car and went straight to the Richards Group Manor in A City. As soon as they arrived, he led Raeleigh straight to their room.
One of the servants hurriedly informed Trevor of Jepherson and Raeleigh's arrival.
"Mr. Jepherson is back?"
Marissa was quite surprised since he had just left a few days ago. What was he doing back here so
soon?
Marissa turned to Trevor. "What is he doing back here so soon?"
Trevor was studying a chessboard. "How would I know?"
"Can you at least guess why?" Marissa found it strange because Jepherson rarely came home. Something must be going on.
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