Can't Win Me Back (Isabella and Nathan) novel Chapter 34

The butler's expression turned slightly tense. He hadn't expected that this young girl would pick up on his wariness toward Young Master Theodore.

He immediately flashed a sly smile. "Miss, you must have misunderstood. Young Master Theodore is still young, so the master has instructed us servants to look after him more. When he has visitors, I can't help but ask a few questions. Apologies for offending you."

Ava clearly didn't believe his words. "Your young master turned 20 just last week, and you're still treating him like a child. Don't you fear he'll get upset and cause you trouble?" Her words carried a subtle warning.

After Theodore's coming-of-age ceremony, he would officially take charge of the Sanchez family's business. Though his shareholding might not surpass the eldest son's, he would still be in control of real power. If the servants continued to treat him with such blatant suspicion, Theodore might very well become displeased. While he couldn't do much about the higher-ups, it would be far too easy for him to deal with the servants.

The butler broke into a cold sweat, realizing that this seemingly harmless girl was not as easy to handle as she appeared.

"Miss, please wait a moment. I will report to Young Master immediately." He bowed and quickly left.

In Theodore's study, he was sitting in front of his computer, hacking into the internal networks of various prestigious families. As soon as the butler entered, Theodore swiftly switched his screen to a game interface.

The butler heard the sounds of the game and couldn't help but smirk disdainfully. In his mind, he thought, *What's there to fear? This kid is nothing more than a helpless fool.*

"What is it?" Theodore frowned, his sharp gaze fixated on the butler.

"Young Master, there's a young lady outside with a package for you. She says the package is from Miss Thea," the butler reported.

Theodore's face remained as cold as ever, unfazed as if nothing could rattle him. "I understand. You can leave now."

The butler bowed and left the room.

Outside the manor, Theodore walked with long strides toward Ava, who eagerly approached him.

"Young Master," Ava greeted him brightly, handing over the rectangular box.

"Young Master, this is the gift Miss Thea asked me to deliver for your coming-of-age ceremony," she explained with a wink.

The light in Theodore's eyes dimmed, and his voice carried an unmistakable hint of disappointment. "My coming-of-age gift… Is she not coming?"

Ava gave the box a mysterious pat. "Young Master, this gift is something you'll need before the ceremony. As for Miss Thea, don't worry. She's already in the capital, and she hasn't forgotten your coming-of-age."

Theodore's mood seemed to lift instantly. He pulled out two gold cards from his pocket and handed them to Ava. "I've already prepared two access cards for Miss Thea and you. You'll be able to enter the event with these."

Ava's eyes gleamed with greed as she took the cards. "Wow, these are gold cards?"

She eagerly bit one of the cards, then excitedly said, "It really is gold! These must be worth a lot of money, right?"

Theodore couldn't help but frown, clearly uncomfortable with her enthusiasm.

After the exchange, Ava waved her hand and bid him goodbye. "Young Master, goodbye."

But Theodore lingered, his gaze uncertain, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't find the words. Ava, sensing his hesitation, stayed still, not daring to move.

"Young Master, is there anything else?" she asked.

Theodore's face grew somewhat melancholic. "It's been two years since I last saw her. How is she?"

Ava smiled, "She's been busy building her business empire these past two years. It's been tough, but she's done well. Now she's a top name in the fashion industry. Many luxury brands are eager to hire her as their chief designer."

Theodore's voice softened. "She must have had a hard time, huh?"

Thinking about how she survived with just one kidney, a pang of pain stirred in his heart.