Based on the information he had obtained, Ariel had returned to Cartier's manor — that made him both relieved and happy. But he was also upset because until now neither she nor her butler had informed him.
His work is still piling up now, making him unable to leave his residence and immediately come to her — it's annoying and makes him eager to finish all his work immediately.
He's sitting in his study with documents piled up on his desk, but he's not doing all the work —he's busy looking at Ariel's portrait on his cell phone with a faint smile on his face. He may now reach her by calling or texting her, but she rarely has her cell phone in her hand — even as long as she's around, he hardly ever sees her holding one and if he calls her butler, it's not enough to pay for his longing.
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