In the afternoon —
Emyr came to pick Aiden.
And just after he left, Arwen asked Mr. Jones to help her prepare the car as well.
"Madam, Alfred is ready with the car?" Mr. Jones informed her as she descended the stairs, ready to leave.
Nodding, she hummed in acknowledgement. "Thank you, Mr. Jones. I would leave now, then." And with that, she stepped out of the manor.
The car stood waiting right by the entrance. As soon as she appeared, Alfred moved forward and opened the door for her with a respectful bow. "Madam!" he greeted.
Arwen offered him a small smile before sliding into the back seat. He closed the door after her, then circled around and took his place in the driver's seat.
"Drive me first to the company, Alfred," she instructed softly.
"Yes, Madam," Alfred replied, catching her eyes briefly in the rear-view mirror before starting the engine.
The car pulled away smoothly from the estate, disappearing past the gates.
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