Chapter 115

Silas’ face fell. “I’ll come up with something.”

Tessa went back to practice after she signed the agreement. When she came back to Dynasty Gardens in the evening, she noticed a familiar figure in her home, and she couldn’t believe her eyes.

The guest seemed surprised to see her too, and he stood up at once and went over to Tessa. ‘Tessa!”

Tessa looked at her brother curiously. “Tim? What brings you here?”

“Mr. Sawyer asked me to come over. I just arrived.” Timothy smiled sheepishly.

Tessa looked at Nicholas, and he explained, “Business. He’ll be staying over for the night. He’ll come with me to the company tomorrow to discuss the Al project he developed.”

Tessa was reminded of the terms they talked about during the negotiation, and she nodded. They had dinner in the Sawyer residence that night. Timothy was reserved, since he wasn’t used to having dinner with someone like Nicholas. He didn’t eat much, and Tessa filled his plate with some food. “You look thin. Have some more.”

“Thanks, sis.” Timothy nodded, but he still didn’t eat much.

Tessa couldn’t do anything about that. Maybe he’s not used to the food in this household. I shouldn’t force him.

After they had their dinner, Nicholas said, “Come with me to the study. We’ll talk about your business plan.”

Since Nicholas was being kind, Timothy had no reason to refuse. He smiled at his sister and went to Nicholas’ study.

“So what are we doing, Miss Tessa?” Gregory looked up at her.

“Hm, wanna practise violin?” Well, it’s been a whole day, and I haven’t taught him yet.

“Awesome! Let’s go!” Gregory’s eyes shone. He loved to see Tessa play the violin. She’s pretty, she plays the violin well, and she’s so patient and gentle with me.

They stayed in the music room for more than two hours. After that, Tessa took Gregory to the bathroom and bathed him. It was already late when the boy fell asleep, and she tiptoed out of his room. She noticed that the lights in the study were still on.

Nicholas and Timothy were serious men, and if they got into a discussion, they would not stop until they found the perfect solution. Tim didn’t eat much, and it’s been a while. He must be hungry. She went into the kitchen and made some supper for them. “It’s been a while since you two started working.

Take a break.” She placed two bowls of ramen on a table in the study.

Timothy looked at the food. One whiff of the scent was enough to tell him that Tessa was the one who made the ramen.

Nicholas thought the scent was special too, and it lingered around his nose.

“Why don’t we catch a break and continue after we have some supper?”

Timothy smiled sheepishly. He didn’t eat much during dinner, and he forgot all about his hunger in the heat of the discussion. But when he smelled the ramen, his stomach started rumbling. “Tessa seldom cooks, but her culinary skills are off the charts. Especially when she cooks ramen. It’s delicious,” he said proudly.

Nicholas nodded. He went to see what Tessa made for them. It was just two bowls of plain ramen with soft-boiled eggs and barbecued pork, but it seemed tantalizing enough.

“Told you, Mr. Sawyer. She’s a great cook, isn’t she?” Timothy cheered up after he had the ramen, and he seemed a lot more willing to talk.

Nicholas nodded. “She is.”

The men went back to work once they had their fill.

Tessa cleared the table and left the men to their own devices. “Don’t stay up too late, you two,” she told them before she left.

Timothy smiled. “I know.”

Tessa closed the door after her, but instead of going to sleep, she sat on the couch and waited for Timothy to come out.