Lauriel Is Suspicious

Ah, never mind. She would let Alaric handle it. What was clear was that she couldn't allow Lauriel to be suspicious by Takeshi and Mischa's presence.

At least she had mentioned from the beginning that the person she picked up at the airport was her family member, so that Alaric would not have any misunderstandings. It was better to tell them from the start, than to let her husband think she met with another man just after he left for London.

Aleksis returned and took Lauriel out of the airport. They took a taxi to the Continental Hotel.

"Uncle, you came so suddenly. If you had notified me in advance, I could have prepared a driver and other stuff to welcome you," Aleksis said in a cutesy tone. She leaned her head against Lauriel's chest. Her actions surprised the taxi driver so repeatedly stole glances at the rearview mirror.