Chapter Seventy-six

“I thought you wanted a break.”

“I do.” Belle held her breath to prevent heaving a deep sigh. “I still want to, but I'm busy right now with work.”

“Just a weekend?”

Of course, she had the weekend off. Sadly for her case, rest from work doesn't automatically mean a rest for her mind.

Her head was all over the place after Leo told her to be careful. She is taking his advice, but it was almost to the point of being obnoxious.

“I know about how you'd constantly contact Emily.”

“Of course she told you.” She isn't their boss, after all. In the end, every employee in the company and their house has to promise their full loyalty to Nikolai. “I asked her not to tell you because I don't want you to think there's a need to worry.”

“Exactly why she told me. She's getting worried about you, too.”

“I don't want Liam to be in danger.”

“Of course. I'll make sure of that as well.”

“So, are you ready for this vacation?”

She needed a breather, and so did Nikolai. “Are we finally going to th