, Chapter 216 Everything Had Changed , Braving the biting wind, Cecilia felt cold despite being bundled up in a heavy coat. , Sven was mindful of the surrounding surveillance cameras as he drove, eventually parking at the location closest to her. , Before long, he saw the slender figure of a woman approaching. , He immediately got out of the car and opened the door. , “Thank you,” said Cecilia as she stepped forward. , Upon getting into the car, Sven considerately turned on the car’s heater. , Ever since Cecilia traveled abroad, she had spent much time under Sven’s protection, so he knew Cecilia was afraid of cold. , “Where should we go now?” , Leaning back in her chair, Cecilia pondered for a moment before replying, “Let’s go back to Daltonia Villa.” Nathaniel will learn of departure soon, and he’ll find fault me again. , “All right.” Sven chose a scenic route for his journey back to Daltonia Villa. , Cecilia gazed at the scenery outside the car window and asked him, “The last time you rushed home, did something happen?” , Sven tightened his grip on the steering wheel, casually responding, “My fiancée called off our engagement.” , Cecilia couldn’t help but be taken aback. , As a bodyguard, Sven rarely discussed personal matters with Cecilia. That was the first time Cecilia heard about Sven’s fiancée. Unexpectedly, the engagement was called off. , “Is it because of your job?” Cecilia asked, feeling somewhat embarrassed. , Guards as dedicated as Sven were truly rare. Basically, as long as Cecilia sought him out, he would. be there, even if it was late into the night. , Sven narrowed his eyes and fell silent for a brief moment. “She’s in love with someone else.” , A brief silence within the car after he finished the sentence. , Cecilia didn’t know how to comfort him. “I’m sorry. I didn’t know- , Before she could finish her sentenceher phone rang urgently. , She picked it up and saw it a call from Nathaniel. , 1

/3 , Chapter 216 Everything Had Changed , 5 Pearls , Recalling the attitude of the housekeeper at his house toward her, Cecilia didn’t pick up. Instead, she silenced her phone. , Through the rearview mirror, Sven looked at her and asked, “Do you want to go back?” , “No need. Let’s continue back to Daltonia Villa.” , Cecilia no longer wanted to keep compromising herself. should I to go just because of a from Nathaniel? of rightit weren’t his cold treatment toward me, would Lily ever dare to treat me so poorly? , Meanwhile, Nathaniel listened to the automated female voice on the phone. “I’m sorry. The number you have dialed is currently unavailable…” , He dialed Cecilia’s number again, but just like before, no one answered. , Nathaniel’s patience had worn thin as he turned his gaze toward Lily and the other housekeepers standing before him. “Why did she suddenly leave?” , One by one, the housekeepers looked at Lily, not daring to respond. , Lily blatantly distorted the truth, explaining, “Sir, after you went to see Old Mr. Rainsworth, I was cleaning up your rooms. However, Ms. Smith jumped to a conclusion and slapped me twice. I was upset and wanted to seek you for justice, but she left.” , As she spoke, she covered her reddened face with tears streaming down her cheeks. , ? After some thought, Nathaniel realized Cecilia didn’t hit anyone else aside from himself. , He narrowed his gaze. “Is that all?” , Lily timidly looked at Nathaniel. “When Ms. Smith wanted to leave, I tried to , her, but she , said she could come and go from Rainsworth Manor as she pleased and told me to mind my own business.” , Listening to all this, Nathaniel rose to his feet. Before leaving, he uttered, “You better not be lying to me.” , A shiver ran down Lily’s spine, but she forced herself to stay composed. , After Nathaniel left, he immediately called his subordinate, who was assigned to track Cecilia. “Where’s Cecilia right ?” , Lily the others listened from behind. Nathaniel sounded urgent, which was unlike him. , Previously, when Nathaniel could not find Cecilia, he wouldn’t bother searching for her all. , But now, it seemed like everything had changed. , , Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.