It almost appeared as though she couldn't contain her excitement to relocate there!

Jace had a business dinner that might last a while so he called and encouraged Claudia to sleep early.

Initially, Claudia had intended to stay up and converse with Jace upon his return. However, Learning he would only return close to midnight, Claudia decided to freshen up and rest.

No sooner had she stepped out of her shower than her phone, resting on her bed, started to ring.

At this hour, who could it be?

Claudia was taken aback when she recognized the caller ID.

It was Bennett.

With damp hair clinging to her, Claudia took the call, switched it to speaker, and continued to dry her hair.

“Hello?”

“Have you begun packing yet?" At his question, Claudia paused mid hair-drying.

Bashfully, she admitted, "I really don't have a lot to bring."

Bennett had thoughtfully arranged all necessities in his villa.

During her last visit, she'd noticed brand new women's clothing and shoes neatly laid out in the wardrobe.

Additionally, she wondered how long this union would endure. She could be back in mere days.

“I'L be at your place by nine tomorrow."

“Well... Isn't that a bit early?"

"Is it?"

Despite being a phone conversation, Claudia felt a heavy, unspoken pressure. She didn't muster the courage to object and instead said, “Not at all. On work days, people usually Leave at eight, right?"

“In that case, I'll be there at eight."

Claudia was speechless.

Noting her silence, Bennett probed, "Is there an issue?"

Claudia couldn't help but feel intimidated. She forced a smile and responded, "No, not at all. See you tomorrow."

“See you tomorrow, my dear."

Help! Why was he addressing her so intimately?