A black car pulled up in the front yard of the Bourne family's residence.
The car door opened, and a familiar delicate face appeared.
Lacey piped up, "Ms. Marcia, long time no see."
Melinda smiled, "Lacey, it's been a while. Is Elijah home?"
Lacey nodded, "Mr. Bourne has been waiting for you since he got your call this morning."
Melinda nodded in satisfaction.
Another lady then got out of the car.
"Watch your step, Ms. Sarah," Melinda helped her out of the car.
Ms. Sarah, about thirty, was mature looking with a dignified air.
She took a good look at the villa in front of her.
Her feelings were unreadable from her eyes.
Lacey didn't dare to ask more questions, She led them into the living room.
Upon their arrival, Elijah immediately got up from the couch.
Melinda had called him in the morning, claiming to have found the student Dr. Mitchel had mentioned who could potentially help him.
Dr. Mitchel's last phone call before his death was to Elijah, a fact that had made local news.
With enough money and connections, anyone could find out about that last phone call between Dr. Mitchel and Elijah.
Melinda had gone to great lengths to bring Ms. Sarah, from far away, to meet Elijah, all in an attempt to weasel her way back into his life.
Five long years!
During these years away from Elijah, she had been living abroad.
Now, she had the chance to return to him And she grabbed it with both hands.
His face, more appealing than five years ago, tugged at her heartstrings.
Her eyes welled up.
But Elijah barely glanced at her before his gaze landed on Sarah.
"Ms. Sarah, nice to meet you," Elijah extended his hand towards Sarah.
Once Sarah left, Melinda called to him, "Elijah"
"Melinda, thank you," Elijah turned to Melinda after watching Sarah leave, expressing his gratitude, "If it weren't for you, I might have had to spend more time finding her."
Dr. Mitchel had a plethora of students.
And each one of them had an impressive resume.
"I was just doing my part. Elijah, can I rejoin the Bourne Group? I've been keeping myself busy these past few years. I studied abroad for a year and worked for more than two." Melinda tried to convey her ability to take on the role of the Public Relations Director at the Bourne Group.
Elijah didn't like owing people.
Melinda had done him a huge favor this time.
He could grant it even though he wasn't thrilled about her request.
"I can accept your request. But if you join the Bourne Group, our relationship will strictly be that of a boss and subordinate," he made it clear that he didn't want her getting too close.
Melinda was heartbroken but nodded anyway.
"Elijah, can I ask who the medical help is for? I don't mean to pry. I'm just worried about you," Melinda asked tentatively before leaving.
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