Chapter 968 Where Is Aria (Part Two) (1/2)

”Thanks. I owe you big time,” Aria responded casually.

”Hey, at least tell me what's wrong. Did something bad happen between you and Mr. Lawrence?” Charlotte asked out of curiosity since Aria had been wearing a long face since she saw her. ”Don't be too hard on him. I can see that he's madly in love with you, but if you continue to act like this, he might get tired of it and break up with you,” she warned Aria for her own sake.

”Oh, really? Come on, Charlotte. Stop being too nosy,” Aria snapped in a sour tone. She started her car and just drove away.

Charlotte shook her head in disappointment as she watched the car drive away. She shrugged and walked back inside the company.

Aria arrived in the hotel and went straight to the room Charlotte booked. As soon as she stepped inside the room, she looked around and smile satisfyingly. ”I so love this place. Well done, Charlotte,” she murmured.

Despite the beauty of the hotel room, Aria was distracted and thought that some sleep would help clear her mind off. She took her coat off and dropped it on the sofa. She took her phone out of her pocket and turned it off to avoid calls from Lawrence and then put it on the side table. Finally, Aria threw herself onto the bed and snoozed off.

It was already 8:00 p.m. and Lawrence just finished his work. He looked at his wristwatch and realized it was late. 'I almost forgot about our dinner at home. Aria must be starving already, ' he thought. He picked up all his stuff and rushed out of the office. As he was walking to the elevator, he thought of giving Aria a call and apologize for being late.

He took his phone out and dialed Aria's number. He waited for a second only to realize it went directly to her voicemail.

'Why is her phone off?' Lawrence was puzzled.

He only had one thought in mind and that was to see Aria's face. Since he didn't get to hear her voice over the phone, he quickened his pace to th

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