Ethan hurried back. Finally, at noon the next day, he arrived in Aldenvine.

He didn't even bother to go home and wash up. Instead, he headed toward the Heath residence right away. With the cold and bloody smell surrounding him, he appeared in Mason's study.

Olivia was making tea, whereas Mason was reading a book.

Ethan strode in. When his gaze fell upon Olivia, some tenderness appeared in his cold eyes.

"Mr. Heath, it's fortunate that your orders were not disgraced. The mission was accomplished."

Mason closed his book. He had already received a detailed report last night. He gave Ethan a look of approval. "You've done well. It's getting late, so feel free to stay behind for dinner."

Perhaps because Olivia was around, he didn't talk too much about work.

If it were before, Ethan would decline without hesitation. If he stayed for dinner, Krystal would most probably be attending as well.

But things were very different. Olivia was here, so he was elated.

"Pardon my intrusion, then