Ring, ring, ring. The telephone rang.
Emmeline had called.
“Emma?” Waylon spoke swiftly, his voice calm.
“Waylon,” Emma asked, a smile on her face, “did you play the hero and save the damsel in distress?”
“You have sharp ears!” Waylon said indulgently.
“You defended our family; that’s admirable. I heard about it and recognized it right away,” Emma added.
Waylon knew it had to be Adrien’s fault. Adrien, after all, managed the Nimbus Hotel.
“What do you mean I defended our family?” Waylon asked. “Someone bullied my assistant, so I intervened. My assistant is just a figurehead and rarely does any work.”
“I see,” Emma said, sensing Waylon’s cautious distance. “Anyway, it’s good that you stood for Doris; Waylon, you fought bravely for love!”
“Enough!” Waylon exclaimed, rolling his eyes. “Are you mocking your Waylon? Don’t you have anything better to do?” “If you’re free, come help me study herbs!”
“I’m busy,” Emma explained. “I’ve been dealing with Nightfall Cafe’s expansion; franchisees. from all over have come to discuss collaboration.”
“Then why do you care about my business?” Waylon asked, adding, “Take care of your own affairs first.”
“I was just asking,” Emma explained. “Did anyone express dissatisfaction after you finished fighting? If so, let me know, and I’ll confront them on your behalf.”
“You’re always afraid that the world won’t be chaotic enough, you little troublemaker,” Waylon exclaimed, “and you never think any task is too big for you!”
“I’m telling you the truth,” Emma declared. “Isn’t there anyone who’s dissatisfied?”
“Who dares to be dissatisfied?” scoffed Waylon. “If they’re dissatisfied, they can bring their whole family to find me.”
“Haha, Waylon is domineering Emma remarked. “You ruled over Osea, and now you’ve come to Struyria. Not bad.”
“I know,” Waylon conceded, “you’re just teasing your Waylon when you call.”
“You know I’m not,” Emma pointed out. “Is Doris okay? Did she get hurt?”
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