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She went towards them slowly and move her hand towards their hand. She patted their head. They quickly surrounded Elsa and started playing with them. They became Elsa's friend quickly.

In the study room

Mr.Rhodes and Li Qiang were watching Elsa from the window. She looked happy with the dogs. Li Qiang was happy seeing her happy, he never saw Elsa genuinely happy.

Mr.Rhodes said " Mr.Li you must be curious to know what it was important to know for Elsa. I know you like Elsa and she also doesn't mind with your actions. She might not like you know but she doesn't mind you to be your friend."

Li Qiang express turned into a smile and said "So you know Mr Rhodes. I assure you, sir, I won't pressure her. And always take care of her"

Mr.Rhodes said" Mr Li When Elsa was ten years old her mother died from a car accident. Elsa was not able to accept this fact that she will never see her again. That day she wanted to leave this mansion. And live alone with her memories. When she moved out she was only ten years old. Olivia her housemaid took care of her in her home. After her mother died Elsa never let anyone close to her except Anne her childhood friend and you Mr.Li. She came home back for the festival only and weekly visit those flowers. She never had any friend. She was scared to lose someone again that close to her. "And saw Li Qiang face with a sad expression.

Li Qiang never thought she might have experienced so much in childhood. He promised himself to care and love her more than anything else.

Mr.Rhodes continued "Today when she went to her she must have resynced her memories with her mother. The day she left the room was kept like that as it was 8 years back. Mr.Li why don't you join her you'll also get to know her better, I have some work to do ."

Li Qiang "As you wish Mr.Rhodes."

Mr.Rhodes and Li Qiang went downstairs.

Butler Leo was standing on the door watching Elsa. He was so happy seeing his young miss laughing and playing with dogs. After 8 years his wish was complete to see her playing and laughing like old times.Mr.Rhodes and Li Qiang saw that Butler Leo was standing at the door silently watching Elsa with a big smile and some tears falling from his eyes.

Mr Rhodes ' cough'. Butler Leo saw that his master and Mr.Li were back. He quickly greeted them.

Mr.Rhodes " Leo take Mr.Li to the garden and then help me with some work."

Butler quickly understood that he was indicating to leave young miss Elsa and Li Qiang alone. he said "Yes master"

Mr.Rhodes walked towards the corridor attached to the big hall while butler Leo guided Li Qiang to the garden.

Butler Leo walked in front and Li Qiang walked behind enjoying the garden. Butler Leo said"Mr.Li these flowers which you are seeing are young miss favourite flower when she was here she use to come here with the mistress and take care of these flowers. After young miss left she weekly came here to take care of these flowers.

Soon they reached where Elsa was playing with the beagles.

When Elsa saw Li Qiang she didn't notice that she skipped a beat in her heart. The sun rays were coming behind from Li Qiang were adding more beauty to his handsome body. The two beagles behind Elsa quickly went towards Li Qiang.

Elsa "Hi Li Qiang I thought you were gone looks like you were still there."

Li Qiang "Yeah I was. We were talking about business so it took longer."

Elsa and Li Qiang both sat on the soft ground and stared the two beagles playing with each other.

Elsa suddenly remembered her first dinner with him how it going all smooth and then everything ruined. She felt sorry about dinner.

Elsa "Li Qiang I'm sorry about yesterday. Our plan for dinner was ruined by me."

Li Qiang " It 's fine Elsa your friend life was in danger. If I were you I would've done the same."

Elsa still felt sorry and said "Okay then let me buy dinner for you"

Li Qiang chuckled and said"Okay as you wish. "

Inside the mansion

Mr.Rhodes was standing in front of the pool while sipping his tea.

Butler Leo" Master you called me?

Me. Rhodes "Prepare the favourite dishes of Elsa. And call them after that ."

Butler Leo "Yes master."

Mr.Rhodes nodded and wanted to open his mouth to say but then shut his mouth

Butler Leo "Anything else sir "

Mr.Rhodes thought for some time about and said"That's all" he wanted to say express his feeling his question in his heart but then changed his mind.

For some time they saw the beautiful nature and talked about random stuff about the dogs and the garden. Until they were disturbed by the Butler Leo.

Butler Leo" Master is calling you both for dinner. "

Elsa "Okay sir Leo, we are coming"

Both Elsa and Li Qiang nodded and went in. Li Qiang beside Elsa was nervous about thinking to hold hand or not. At last, he led a battle with his inner voice and nervously hold Elsa 's hand.

Elsa was very happy after their chat. She was feeling hungry as she didn't have lunch. She happily waved her head in the air as it passes by her. Suddenly she felt Li Qiang 's hand on her hand. Elsa 's heart was covered with more happiness.

Elsa didn't mind his action. She thought to herself why did Li Qiang hold by hand suddenly, why he 's there with me to comfort me. They walked through the corridor and was only 5 metres away from then Elsa tried to free her hand from Li Qiang. But the struggle failed, at last, she said "Li Qiang leave my hand father is going to see us like this.

Li Qiang pretends to not hear this and increased this and opened the door.

Mr.Rhodes was sitting on the dining table waiting for them. As the door opened Mr.Rhodes met the eyes of his daughter and Li Qiang holding hands. He felt blessed that Elsa was reluctant to hold his hand.

Mr.Rhode said"Come Mr.Li, Elsa sit beside me I have something to tell you"

Li Qiang sat in front of Elsa and on the head seat Mr.Rhodes was sitting.

Elsa saw in the table all her favourite food were there she happily started eating.

Mr.Rhodes "Mr.Li so where your investigation reached about Anne's accident"

Li Qiang"Actually the main target was both Anne and Elsa. I would suggest you be alert all the time. The kidnapper was arrested they said they were just following the orders. Elsa, you should be careful next time when your alone or out.

Elsa nodded in response she knew she has to careful one wrong step and she will be dead.

Mr.Rhodes "Elsa how's your preparation? You need something?"

Elsa"No dad everything is done. Just waiting for the day. Anne will not go with me she will come after two months.

Mr.Rhodes'Hmm"

Li Qiang "Are you going somewhere? "

Mr.Rhodes "Yeah she is going to University after three days in your country "

Li Qiang"Then if you need anything please call me I will be there."

Elsa"Sure."

Li Qiang "Please make sure to be safe all the time over there. There are many skilled criminals."

Mr.Rhodes"Li Qiang if you don't mind can you live with Elsa for the time being she is living in your country. I will be ease over her. I can't trust her that she will be safe there alone.

Hearing this Elsa 's spoon stopped in mid-air. Her head was unable to process her father's wish.

Is my father saying to live with Li Qiang so that he can protect me was she a child that she needs someone to protect and that a CEO? Is he that free.

Elsa opened her mouth in protest and Li Qiang suddenly responded"It's Okay with me with all those ill intention people around I will also not be in ease. If Elsa is okay with that she can live with me. I have a separate room and there is strict security around my house.No one will dare to lay hand on Elsa"