Lila stood under the sun, holding a thermos lunch box. Her face was flushed from the sun, and when she saw Hamish coming out from inside, she couldn’t hide her happiness in her eyes, which she desperately suppressed.
“Hamish, this is the soup I cooked for you and Elisa. There are also dishes you like inside.”
Hamish looked her up and down and finally fixed his gaze on the large and heavy thermos lunch box in her hand.
Hamish reached out and took it. “You don’t have to specially bring it over in the future.”
“I was worried you wouldn’t like takeout.”
He had been eating Elisa’s food for a few days and it had taken a toll on his stomach. Takeout didn’t really suit his taste, but now he couldn’t be picky. Besides, Lila’s cooking wasn’t much better than takeout. Sending it over would just be a waste of time.
Hamish was a very rational person, skilled at dividing his time to accomplish tasks. Such a character seemed cold and unlikable to others.
“Do you want to come up and sit?” Hamish looked at the sweat on her forehead.
Lila forced a smile. “I won’t go up. Elisa probably doesn’t want to see me.”
Hamish nodded without any polite insistence. “Then you should go back early, I’m going back too.”
Watching him about to leave, Lila quickly called out to him, “Hamish, is Elisa getting better? I saw those things online…”
Hamish’s expression darkened at the mention of those things. “She’s fine. She’ll be discharged soon.”
“That’s good to hear. I’ll go back then. If you need anything, just call me.”
Hamish replied coldly, “No need, I’ll arrange it for Tobias.”
Lila’s heart skipped a beat. She had long anticipated Hamish’s attitude and wasn’t too saddened by it. She smiled and said, “Alright.”
She didn’t linger any longer and turned to leave. Hamish had already created a barrier between them, and persistently clinging to him would only further displease him. It was better to follow his words and be an obedient person.
As for Elisa, she had initially thought the things she saw online were just rumors, but judging by Hamish’s expression today, it seemed that Elisa had really gone crazy.
Lila extinguished the gentle light in her eyes and became ruthless. If she was going to be crazy, she might as well be crazy for a lifetime.
Elisa had blocked her path, and she was determined not to let her off. Only by resolving this uncertainty could she stand firmly by Hamish’s side.
She no longer hoped for Hamish’s affection. She wasn’t as foolish as Elisa, persisting in pursuing something she could never have and losing everything in the process.
Since Hamish refused to give her his affection, she would take his money, power, and position instead. Any one of these three was better than affection.
Her phone, which was in her bag, suddenly vibrated. Lila opened her bag and took out her phone. Her face stiffened, and after hesitating for a moment, she walked to a corner and answered the call. A deep male voice came from the other end.
“Lila, I miss you.”
Lila’s fingertips trembled. “Hugo, why did you call me?”
“Can’t I call you for no reason? Lila, you’re really heartless. You used me and then ran away. Don’t I even have the right to contact you as an ex-lover?”
“Hugo! We ended things four years ago! I gave you money, you’d better keep your promise and not bother me!” Lila’s face turned pale.
“So, you think that little bit of money can dismiss me? Lila, you’re engaged to Hamish now, so you must have a lot of money, right?”
“No! Lila couldn’t understand why she was being bothered by this scoundrel.
Hugo Stewart chuckled softly, “Lila, I’ll be back in a few days. Wait for me.”
“Why are you coming back?”
“Beep beep beep.”
The other party had already hung up. Lila’s eyes were red with anger, and besides anger, she felt fear. Her current situation was already bad enough, and now Hugo wanted to come back and interfere. What exactly did he want to do?
Thinking of what happened in the past made her feel nauseous.
Four years ago, it was Hugo who arranged the car accident for her. She gave him 30 million to go abroad, which allowed her to evade Elisa’s investigation.
Now he suddenly wanted to come back, and she had to come up with a plan.
Hugo only wanted money. This man was selfish and greedy, and 30 million wasn’t enough for him. Reporting him to the police wouldn’t work. If he had the audacity to come back and find her, he must have some leverage over her.
She absolutely couldn’t let him appear in front of Hamish and ruin her good fortune.
Lila tightened her grip on her phone, her mind racing. After a while, she suddenly had an idea, and a smile crept across her lips.
Hugo had some influence as well. She could use him to deal with Elisa. Once Elisa was taken care of, she could discreetly handle him without anyone noticing. Killing two birds with one stone.