Chapter 196 - Change of plan (1/2)

Harry woke up early in the morning with a new resolution.

He would never give up. He would try again and again until she understood and accepted him. He would continue on until he made her his.

Hence, he was all smiling and cheerful during the breakfast even though Mia did say something that used to make him scold her. He just continued eating his breakfast and once he was done, he stood up and walked to the door.

He planned to go to her place. Well, he would go see Mei Li first to get Ryn's address and then look for Ryn.

He chose his least expensive car and drove toward the agency. He knew Mei Li would be at the office, working hard to manage all the models under her.

He parked at an empty lot and walked calmly into the building. He greeted everyone cheerfully.

”Is Mei Li here?” he asked the receptionist with a wink.

The girl giggled and pointed upstairs. Harry thanked her and quickly went upstairs to meet Mei Li. Although it was rare for him to come here but he did know where Mei Li's room was.

He knocked on the door and waited for Mei Li's reply. Then, he opened the door and asked, ”Am I interrupting?”

She looked up and adjusted her glasses. She was taken back to see him in the office when there was nothing required him to come.

”Harry? Please come in. Why are you here?” she gestured him to sit in front of her.

The wall behind her was full with models under her, which was currently two; Ryn and Harry. She actually had four models under her. One model decided to retire once she got married to the owner of the F1 owner while another model wanted to focus on his business rather than being a model. Of course, the two other models were hung on another wall. A picture of the three of them together and several photos of them during their modelling days.

Harry took the seat and smiled seeing Mei Li pushed the file she was reading before, ”Another job?”

”Hmm… for Ryn.” She adjusted her seating and looked at him. ”So, why are you here?”

”Actually I come here because I have something to ask you.”

”What is it?”

”Do you know Ryn moved into a new house?” Harry watched Mei Li's face carefully. He noticed she did not look shocked at all. It was obvious only he was left out from the news. It made his heart a bit in pain at this thought. Was Ryn really took him as an outsider?

”What about it?” Mei Li asked him back without answering his question.

”Can I have her address?” he cut to the chase and asked directly.

She cocked an eyebrow, ”Why? Why don't you ask her yourself?”

He scratched his nape sheepishly. How could he answer this without making him sound desperate?

”Harry, do you have something you want to tell me? Something to confess?” she looked at him in question.

”I…”

”The reason why I ask you to ask her yourself is because this is private for her. And I have to respect her privacy even though I know where she lives,” she explained.

”But I am her colleague. I don't have any bad intention on her,” he argued desperately.

She shook her head. It was a flimsy excuse in her ears. Privacy was one of the things Ryn demanded when she agreed to sign the contract. Without her approval, Mei Li would never give any confidential information regarding Ryn to anyone. Even when she was discussing a prospective project, she only showed Ryn's photo resume before received a date for the audition. Of course, most of Ryn's works did not require her to attend any audition. The companies simply put her name on the list. Thus, it was Mei Li's job to select the suitable job for Ryn and to ensure whenever Ryn needed to go to another place, there was a suitable accommodation and transportation for Ryn.

”I'm sorry. This is confidential,” Mei Li replied firmly.

”But…”

”No buts, Harry. I cannot give any information with Ryn's agreement and it will take longer when I need to ask her before I come back to you. Why don't you ask her yourself directly?” she suggested. Her voice was gentle.

He opened his mouth to argue but closed it back. He changed his mind. It was clear he would not get anything from Mei Li even though Mei Li was his manager as well. With his shoulders dropped down, he murmured his thanks and apology for disturbing her without informing her first before came here. Then, he went back to his car.

Now what?

Taking Mei Li's suggestion, he took out his phone and looked at Ryn's number. He quickly dialled her numbers and waited.

And waited.

Why did it feel like something was wrong with the line?

He tried again dialling her number.

And again he received the same result. His call was unable to be connected to hers. According to the robotic voice, she either was outside the range or she switched off her phone.

Which was it?

He tried again. And again. And again.

And again he received the same result.