Their eyes locked briefly. Lance, with a slight smile, averted his gaze.
After the meal, Amirah suggested Lance and Bettie relax in Betties room.
Once inside, Bettie lowered her voice and asked, Are you behind this?
What?
Come on. Stop pretending.
Yes, Lance admitted, nodding. We just got married. Your dad wouldnt involve me in his business for no reason, but were short on time.
With this incident, Corless trusted Lance more now than ever. Only in times of trouble would Lance get the opportunity to step into the Ramirez familys business.
Seeing that Lance had taken the initiative so early to fulfill the agreement, Bettie smiled at him and said, If you need my help, just let me know.
Sure. Lance looked around Betties room.
Betties bedroom was an elaborate suite, linking the master bedroom to the study, a walk-in closet, and a private guardroom.
In a corner of the walk-in closet, Bettie located a suitcase and opened it. She planned to pack some essentials for their stay at the villa.
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Do you need a hand? Lance offered as he approached.
No, just sit there.
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I think I should help.
From the doorway, Bettie instructed, Grab some books from the desk in the study and the small black bags hanging on the wall. And Well, that box on the table.
Got it. Lance went into the study, gathered the books and black bags, and placed them in the suitcase.
Returning with two boxes in hand, he held up a wooden jewelry box and an ornate gift box, unsure of their contents.
Standing at the closets entrance, he asked, There were two boxes on the table. Which one do you want?
Bettie glanced at the boxes he was holding and paused, suddenly recalling the contents of the gift box on the right. Damn it! How could she have forgotten!
Flushing, Bettie said, The left one. Please put the right one back
Forget it. Hand it here. Bettie approached Lance, took the gift box from him, and swiftly stashed it in the wardrobe.
Raising an eyebrow, Lance watched her curiously and teased, Whats in there? Something embarrassing?
Bettie paused, glanced at Lance, and asked seriously, What do you mean by that?
Well, you know the answer, Lance replied, adjusting his glasses.