Chapter 146 - A man is like fine wine (1/2)

Finland was really heartbroken. At first, she was very happy return to Singapore. However, after meeting Sophia, hearing how much Caspar did not want to see her, and being accused of having an affair with Jean, her heart felt so painful that she did not want to stay in Singapore any longer.

Lauriel immediately called the airline and rescheduled their tickets to San Francisco. At midnight they were already on the plane to United States.

Finland tried her best to look fine on the plane. She was embarrassed when other passengers saw her cry. But when the plane lights were turned off and the passengers in the business cabin went to sleep, she cried quietly in her seat.

They arrived in America in the morning after a quick transit in Japan and a 20-hour flight. Once they landed in San Francisco, Finland's heart felt heavy again. Lauriel saw her change in expression and sensed her gloominess and decided to give her some space.

”You look very tired. I will take Aleksis to my house, so you can rest.” He offered as they walked to the parking lot. Lauriel parked his car in the airport so that they could return to the city easily.

Finland shook her head.

”I am okay... ”

”But you don't look okay.” Lauriel insisted. ”You still have a few days off, right? We were supposed to be in Singapore for the next 3 days. What if I take you and Aleksis on a vacation? You look like you really need a break. I just bought a house in Colorado. It's located by a lake, and it's really beautiful.”

”Don't you already have a house in San Francisco...?” Finland asked in surprise.

”My house in San Francisco is too small,” Lauriel said, shrugging. ”I want Aleksis to enjoy the fresh mountain air and live close to nature.”

Finland could only grumble inwardly. Lauriel's supposedly 'small' house was a two-story house which had its' own courtyard and garden. Having a courtyard and garden was something very rare in San Francisco. She was sure that his house was worth more than 10 million dollars. Finland herself now lived in a one-bedroom apartment in Tenderloin District at a rental price of 1500 dollars per month.

”You know that my office is in San Francisco. I can't move to Colorado with you, and Aleksis has to stay with me,” Finland confirmed.

”I know,” Lauriel said. ”We will go there only for vacation.”

”Oh...”

”So, what do you say? Do you want to go there and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake or do you want cry in San Francisco until your leave is over?” Lauriel asked again.

Finland finally agreed reluctantly.

Lauriel was apparently only being humble when he said he just bought a house in Colorado. The truth was that he bought a big beautiful farm.

The main building was as grand as a mansion and there were at least 10 servants who took care of the main building alone. It was located next to a beautiful lake with blue and green colors that remind Finland of the color of his eyes.

Across the lake was a beautiful pine forest and behind it was a towering blue mountain. The whole area looked like a very beautiful painting.