After having reached an agreement with Sylvester, Theo would pull Sylvester in whenever there were good projects. Gradually, Sylvester also lowered his guard.
My relationship with Rooney was also improving.
She called me that day.
"Wanda, Sylvester will be working overtime at the company tonight, and I’ll be home alone. Would you like to accompany me?" I could imagine Rooney’s pitiful gaze at the moment based on her voice.
This was a good opportunity. Sylvester would not be home.
I agreed, "Okay, I'll get ready and head over in a bit.”
"Okay."
After hanging up the phone, I turned to look at Theo. "Sylvester is working overtime tonight, and Rooney asked me to accompany her."
“The opportunity has come. Take hold of it. I’ll wait for good news. Of course, you also need to be careful…” Theo could not help himself from telling me everything I should pay attention to.
I kissed the corner of his mouth. “I’m just going over for one night. Wait for me.”
“I’ll take you there. I’ll fetch you tomorrow morning too.”
After dropping me off at the entrance of Yard Mansion, Theo turned around and went back. The housekeeper led me into the mansion.
The villa was shrouded by night, making the place feel even eerier.
I could not help but look upstairs. It was pitch dark.
I could not help the chill that surged in my heart. I shrugged my shoulder and followed the housekeeper into the living room.
Rooney had already been waiting for me and hurriedly rushed over to greet me when she saw me. “You’re finally here, Wanda. I’ve waited for you for so long. Look, I cut up some fruits for us.”
The shape of the fruits she was holding was delicate. Rooney had turned them into beautiful carvings like they were some handicrafts.
“They’re so beautiful. I didn’t expect you to have this craftsmanship.”
"I was bored, so I went and learn it for a bit. Let's look for a movie to watch."
Rooney used the remote control and carefully selected a film. My mind was not on the movie at all. I kept looking upstairs from time to time.
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