Chapter 355: He’s Back
"I understand. I’ll be right back," Eric said softly, then hung up the phone.
Mrs. Harris set down the landline with a slight shake of her head. "Young people these days just don’t have the patience we used to."
Mrs. Harris considered waking Ella, but she was sound asleep, likely due to exhaustion from not resting properly for so long.
Meanwhile, Eric sat in the car, his face set in determination. "Drive faster," he instructed the driver. "If we get a ticket, it’s on me."
The driver, not daring to disobey, nodded and accelerated towards the seaside villa.
Eric couldn’t shake the worry gnawing at him. She’d been fine last he saw her—so when did she get drunk? Was it last night, or had it lasted all this time?
If she’d been drinking since last night, it was possible she was facing alcohol poisoning. Eric’s heart tightened at the thought. He regretted leaving Country S for Country W, though retrieving a few strands of Lucas’s hair had provided some satisfaction.
"Drive faster," he commanded coldly, sensing the car still wasn’t picking up speed.
The driver, now sweating, had to navigate heavy morning traffic. Fortunately, they’d soon reach the coastal road, which was typically clear. The villa’s secluded location in a residential area without nearby commercial or industrial zones made it a desirable place to live. Many wealthy buyers hoped to bid on the remaining four villas, but the young master intended to auction them next year to the highest bidders.
After ten minutes, the car finally pulled up to the villa. Without waiting for it to stop, Eric jumped out, pushed open the door, and strode inside with urgency.
"Young master, you’re finally back!" Mrs. Harris said with a visible sense of relief. Eric had been gone for two nights, and in his absence, Ella had been like a lifeless scarecrow, lacking any energy or spirit.