Meanwhile, Sasha had yet to get rid of the irritating man.
Andy called and asked, âNancy, are you showing up for work today? The client has just called and
insisted on having you over today.â
The startled Sasha gasped out her reply, âHuh? Are you serious?â
âI think it has something to do with their current situationâthey need our help to keep things under
control,â Andy made himself clear that Sasha needed to make her way over as soon as possible
Unable to turn him down, Sasha made her way back to the office to realize that Andy had
everything, including the ticket ready on her behalf.
To her surprise, he had gotten two tickets ready.
"Y-Youâ"
âNancy, I know you're against the idea of having Mr. George involved, but we don't have time to get
in touch with others. Just brace yourself through the trip with him.â
Andy tried his best to console the infuriated Sasha when he figured out that she was about to lose
her cool.
Meanwhile, Solomon, who had long made his way to Andy's office, brought himself up and greeted
the duo when he heard their conversation, âMr. Rind, It's my honor to be of aid. I'm sure we're
going to get along with one another during the trip.â
As much as she was against the idea, she had no choice but to have him join her for the trip as she
couldn't afford to put her career at stake.
Sasha, who was on her way to the airport with Solomon, wouldn't stop calling Lance as she hadn't
informed him of her upcoming trip.
âThe number you have dialed is unavailable.â
âThe number you haveâ"
Where the heck is Lance? Has something happened to him? Oh god! Should I make a trip home to
make sure that everything's fine before heading to the airport? Urgh!
Solomon, who was seated next to Sasha, noticed that she had her eyes glued to her phone with her
face scrunched up in irritation. After much hesitation, he asked, âWhat's wrong? Is everything fine?â
âI-It's not a big deal, but I can't seem to reach my cousin.â
âHuh?â
Solomon was thrilled as Sasha had responded to him. He asked, âMaybe his phone is out of service
for the time being. Why don't you go ahead and try to reach the landline instead? If you're able to
get through the landline, it's safe to assume that your cousin is currently away from home.â
Out of the blue, a light bulb went on in Sashaâs head when she heard him.
The call got through within a few seconds. As no one picked up the call, it was safe to assume that
Lance wasn't home.
Sasha felt a sense of relief and made up her mind to give it one last try the moment they reached
the airport.
Unable to contain his excitement anymore, Solomon looked out the window with his pair of eyes
gleaming and a bright grin hanging on his face.
He was no longer the sulking man he had been throughout the past few days.
Unfortunately, he was in a foul mood again the moment he saw someone as soon as they reached
the airport.
Startled by her cousin's presence, Sasha stammered, âL-Lennie, what are you doing here? Did
someone send you here? Aren't youâ"
Unable to fathom the reason Lance was aware of their trip to Corleon, she gaped at his presence as
he had reached the airport ahead of them.
What is he doing here? He had been staying in his room since his return last night. I mean, he didn't
even show up this morning to send Vivi to preschool! Most importantly, how did he get here ahead
of us?
Lance glared at Sasha and asserted in a callous tone, âI found out that you're making a trip abroad
after getting in touch with your colleagues. Go get me a ticket as well.â
Sasha was rendered speechless by her cousin's instructions.
On the other hand, Solomon couldn't take it anymore. He stepped forward and explained, âLance, I
don't think you're supposed to tag along when we're going there for business. It's extremely
dangerous. Also, donât you have to look after Vivian?â
As soon as Sasha recalled her daughter, she exclaimed, âHe's right, Lennie! Why don't you stay here
to keep Vivi company? If she can't find us, I'm sure sheâs going toâ"
She couldn't even finish her sentence as her cousin interrupted her by asking with his brows
furrowed, âAre you sure you're not heading abroad for a leisure trip with him?â
Lance didnât even bother to choose his words. Instead, he remarked sarcastically as if he had
intended to pick on Solomon.
Sasha thought she was hearing things as the rhetorical question Lance had directed at Solomon
sounded more like a warning.
Am I hearing things? Lance seems so different! Has he always been such a mean person? Although I
have always allowed him to have his own way, I'm still older than him at the end of the day!
Shouldn't he show me some respect?
Sasha looked at Lance in disbelief and reprimanded him, âHello? Are you sure you're allowed to talk
to me in this manner? We're going abroad for business! I need you to stay here and look after Vivi!â
To her surprise, Lance asserted in a serious tone, âYou don't have to worry because I have sorted out
everything before making my way here.â
Once again, Sasha was rendered speechless by the domineering manâs reply as she knew she
wouldn't be able to change his mind.
Well, he has been acting the same way since a few days ago. Forget about it. He's only acting weird
because Solomon's joining my trip.
Sasha paid no heed to Lance's odd behavior and got him a ticket for the same flight without a
second thought.
After acquiring his ticket, Lance's expression finally softened.