CHAPTER 144: CHAPTER 144: WAITING TEN YEARS

It was Arthur Warner.

"Annelise?"

"Uncle?"

Annelise was surprised; Arthur Warner rarely visited the old mansion, but today he had found the time to come.

It seemed he valued Sylvia Lowell and Elias Warner’s engagement highly.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have returned to the old mansion at such a time.

"It’s already meal time; are you leaving? Didn’t Ms. Perry ask you to stay for dinner?"

Arthur Warner asked Annelise with a smile.

He had always been kind to Annelise, unlike Renee Perry, who was forceful and aggressive.

"No, Uncle, it’s mainly because I have something to do, not related to Aunt."

"Oh? Is your matter urgent? I was thinking of contacting you soon, but I didn’t expect to see you today. Do you have a younger brother studying at the university of technology?"

Arthur Warner suddenly brought up her younger brother, putting Annelise on alert.

Yet Arthur Warner was probably unaware of what Renee Perry had done to her.

Perhaps it would be a good thing for her brother.

She cautiously studied Arthur Warner’s eyes; if he had any hidden motives, they would be visible in his gaze.

But she couldn’t see anything in his eyes.

Annelise pondered why Arthur Warner suddenly mentioned her younger brother.

Arthur Warner spoke first, smiling gently and amiably, "Annelise, I’ve watched you grow up. Regarding you and Elias, I can’t interfere, but about your brother, I want to ask if you could find out if he would be interested in working for Warner Group. Rest assured, I’ll offer a high salary; he won’t be working for nothing."

"You’re saying... you want my brother to work for Warner Group?" Annelise was incredulous.

In her eyes, her brother was indeed an excellent child, but for Arthur Warner to mention him, he shouldn’t be quite this outstanding.

"I didn’t explain clearly. Your brother is very talented. His newly developed AI system can solve many issues humans can’t. So, I want to hire him to work for Warner Group."

"He’s a student just stepping into society, and you value him so highly, he might attract attention from some people..."

Of course, Annelise hoped her brother could work at Warner Group, but he’s a student newly entering society, highly regarded, which naturally invites trouble.

Besides, Renee Perry certainly wouldn’t let her brother smoothly enter Warner Group.

"Annelise, you misunderstood. Your brother has been accepted to study abroad. I mean to sign an early cooperation agreement, and after he graduates in three to five years, he can return to work at Warner Group. As a return, I’ll fund his overseas study expenses for these years!"

"Really? That’s just fantastic! Thank you so much!"

Annelise was happy for her brother; being sponsored by Arthur Warner would solve a major issue regarding studying abroad.

This side of things also eases her burdens.

"Of course, it’s true. Go and discuss it with your brother. If everything’s okay, we can sign the agreement!"

"Alright, Uncle Warner, I’ll go consult with him now, and he’ll reply to you personally!"

Seeing Annelise standing at the door talking with Arthur Warner, Renee Perry worried Annelise might play some tricks, so she approached as they spoke.

She happened to hear Arthur Warner mention signing Annelise’s brother and sponsoring his study abroad.

She quickly interjected, "Arthur, isn’t it too hasty to do this? Her brother will graduate in three to five years; who can predict what things will be like then? Moreover, her brother was admitted to ICU before and reportedly suffered a brain injury!"

"Oh? Really? When did this happen?"

Arthur Warner, being a businessman, wouldn’t engage in something without benefit.

If the brother indeed had a brain injury, then...

"It happened less than a month ago; it’s still unclear if he can recover!"

Renee shot Annelise a threatening glance.

Annelise dared not resist, not thoroughly knowing her brother’s current condition. Even with Mrs. Lockwood’s help, her brother lacked a real protector.

Renee Perry was not someone she could afford to provoke.

Even if no sponsorship was possible, she didn’t want her brother hurt again.

"Annelise, let’s do this; I’ll meet your brother before we talk in more detail!"

Arthur Warner frowned; he suddenly felt he’d been too hasty.

"Alright!"

"Arthur, Sylvie has arrived; we should go discuss Sylvie and Elias Warner’s engagement plans!"

Renee Perry tugged Arthur Warner, ready to leave.

"Then I won’t bother you!"

Annelise was about to leave.

"Wait!" Arthur Warner smiled, "Annelise, where are you going? It’s already meal time; stay to eat, and I have more to ask you!"

Annelise glanced at Renee Perry.

"Then stay and have a meal!" Renee’s tone didn’t reveal any emotion.

So Annelise returned again.

Old mansion

Second floor

Sylvia Lowell opened the door to Elias Warner’s bedroom.

It was a suite.

Elias Warner was asleep inside; she sat on the sofa in the outer room.

The decor was European style.

Yet the tone was gray and white.

Displaying an elegant hue, Sylvia Lowell thought it matched Elias Warner well.

In a month, she would formally get engaged to Elias Warner.

She had longed for this moment for ten years.

During school, she had secretly loved him.

But back then, Annelise and he had always been in a relationship.

Now they’re no longer together; she wants to seize this opportunity.

She quietly approached the door of Elias Warner’s bedroom.

She found the bedroom door slightly open and saw Elias Warner’s handsome face.

The scent of alcohol drifted from inside, tickling her nose.

She dared not enter, retreating to the hallway, then went to get a bowl of sober-up soup from Mama Langdon.

And just waited silently.

In the bedroom

Elias Warner was dreaming. He saw Annelise being intimate with Chase Perry, disappearing without a word.

He suddenly woke, sitting up.

He put on pajamas and bathed.

Upon exiting, he noticed Sylvia Lowell on the sofa.

"Why is it you?"

Elias Warner asked coldly.

Sylvia Lowell eagerly turned around, presenting the soup: "Elias, did you drink last night? This sober-up soup is good for your stomach; I got it from Mama Langdon, and it’s warm still, so drink it quickly!"

"Leave!"

Elias Warner frowned, feeling frustrated.

"Elias..."

"Don’t you understand, Miss Lowell? I detest people entering my room without permission! Didn’t the Lowells teach you this basic courtesy?"

"Elias, I... Ms. Perry asked me to come, even gave me a key..."

"Get out!"

Elias Warner was impatient, not wanting any explanations.

"Elias, Annelise is downstairs; I know you made her leave your car last night, letting me in just to upset her. I can cooperate with you..."

Last night, she thought Elias Warner truly moved on from Annelise by letting her in the car.

But she didn’t expect to be kicked out as soon as Annelise was out of sight.

"Get out!"

Sylvia Lowell was startled.

She placed the ginger soup down, unwillingly leaving.

Elias Warner’s mind was flooded with Sylvia Lowell’s recent words.

"Annelise is here!"

He hurried back to his room, rummaging through the wardrobe.

What should he wear today?