Chapter 168: Roger, stay quiet
As Layla packed her bag, Lucius picked up the phone and dialed Demitri’s number. It wasn’t long before Demitri answered the call.
"I want to go to Umbria," Lucius informed him.
Demitri paused, surprised by the question. "Hmm. But why would you tell me that?" he replied, setting his coffee mug down on the desk as he tried to make sense of the call.
"I want to show Layla some vineyards, and I mentioned I had a friend from Umbria. I’d like you to come meet us—leave the work behind for a day," Lucius urged. He never bothered Demitri like this before but now, he made a promise with Layla he wanted to fulfill it.
Demitri thought for a moment, weighing the suggestion. He smiled, already picturing the visit. "Grandma will be happy to see me after so long. I’ll be there," he answered, his decision made quickly.
Lucius chuckled softly. "Thank you. We’ll meet at your grandmother’s house, then," he said. Without waiting for a response, he hung up and went to the bedroom, closing the balcony’s door.
"I’m done with the packing!" Layla exclaimed, her excitement evident as she lifted the bag. Lucius smiled and moved toward her, gently taking the bag from her hands.
"Then, should we leave?" he asked, his tone light and eager.
"Yep, but wait a second!" she replied, a playful sparkle in her eyes. "I need to grab my shades and purse." She hurried to the dresser, collecting the items from the table. As she turned back toward him, she slipped a delicate white lace hat onto her head, completing her look.
"Now we can go," she said, linking her arm with his, her smile radiant as they walked toward the door together.
As they reached the foyer, Layla waved at Roger and Aiden with a bright smile.