On the other hand, Ryan secretly glanced at Patrick and asked Amelia in a low voice, "Amelia, he probably didn't know that you called me to remind me of that incident?"
Amelia definitely knew what that incident was. She blinked her eyes helplessly, "He already knows."
"What?" Ryan raised his voice and scanned Amelia's body to check if she was missing an arm or a leg.
"Then did he..."
"No." Amelia shook her head. Amelia still felt afraid when she thought of the incident.
If Patrick had gone deep into the matter at that time, she would have been fired as a "traitor" by the company.
"That's good." Ryan heaved a sigh of relief.
Amelia realized that they had already been chatting for a while. However, she noticed there was no one waiting for Ryan nearby. She could not help but ask, "By the way, Mr. Quartley, did you climb the mountain alone?"
Ryan said with a smile, "I came here with those young people from the wine factory. They are probably still eating in the restaurant now. I'm old and don't have a very good appetite. So I came out for a walk after eating a little and took some photos too."
Ryan was like an old child who was eager to share some of his fun with others. He held Amelia's hand, "Would you like to have a look at the photos I've taken?"
Amelia saw that Ryan was so enthusiastic but she was also afraid to make Patrick unhappy, but when she was about to turn and ask for Patrick s opinion, she saw him holding his phone and talking to someone. He did not have time to look at her.
She looked and smiled at Ryan. Then she said, "Okay."
On the other hand, Patrick was talking with his cousin, Hayden on the phone. Hayden said proudly, "Patrick, let me tell you something. You thought that I was boarding a plane back to A City? Guess what happened to me?"
Patrick asked absent-mindedly, "Did you jump out of the aeroplane?"
Hayden smiled, "Well, it's not as difficult as jumping out of an aeroplane, I just didn't board the flight!"
Patrick's calm face suddenly became serious. He asked in a deep voice, "Hayden, what did you say? Say it again!"
Hayden muttered, "I didn't board the flight because I wanted to take part in the competition. This should be an understandable situation. Besides that... I have the courage to pursue my own dream! My father couldn't understand it because he's narrowminded. Can't a fellow young guy like you relate with me?"
Patrick frowned, "Where are you now?"
"I... I have hailed a taxi from the airport and come back to the city center!" Hayden said.
Patrick relaxed a little, "It's fine that you're back. Why did you call me? Aren't you afraid that I'll tell your father?"
Hayden hurriedly said, "Please don't! If my dad catches me, I'll really have to jump out of a plane!"
Patrick said bluntly, It's not that I don't support you chasing your dreams. It's just that I can't bear the responsibility of you getting injured. Do you understand?"
Hayden went all out and said, "I don't need you to take any responsibility. As long as both of us keep it a secret, who would know if I have contacted you?"
I'm calling because I hope that when my dad contacts you later and asks to use your connections to search me in Northville, you can find an excuse to give him. When I finish my two matches in the next few days, I will leave immediately without giving you any trouble."
Patrick's temple tightened. "You're causing me trouble right now."
Hayden hurriedly asked, "From your intonation, I guess you don't mind me staying in Northville?"
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