CHAPTER 942
"Thanks." Sean punched the contacts into his phone with practiced ease before looking up. "Guess we'll skip the afternoon coffee. Rosemary and I have some errands to run. Let's head out."
As much as Leia didn't want to see Sean leave, she didn't press the issue, her smile gracious and understanding. "Well, we can always have tea some other time. Let me walk you out."
"No need," Sean and Rosemary both chimed in unison.
"You stay and try on the rest of the outfits. Once the other styles are ready, I'll drop them off." Rosemary knew Leia came from an influential family and wasn't supposed to escort them out of the mansion.
She had already bent the rules last time; Rosemary didn't want to put her in an awkward position again.
"When are you coming next? Just give me a shout, and I'll drive you over," Sean said casually, but his words warmed Leia's heart, the thought of Sean returning was like a blossoming flower in her mind.
"Then I won't hold you up any longer. Safe travels," Leia said as they parted.
"Thanks for the snacks and coffee," Sean said, setting down his mug and tugging at his sister's sleeve to leave the sitting room.
Leia watched their retreating figures, lost in thought.
Her bodyguard whispered, "I never guessed he was Miss Rosemary's real brother. They're so different."
"Really?" Leia's smile was as captivating as ever, her gaze still following them. "I think they're quite similar. They might seem all cool and distant, but deep down, they're warm-hearted."
Truth be told, she envied Rosemary for having such a caring brother. Leia's eyes dimmed briefly with her own thoughts before brightening again.
Once they left the mansion, Sean drove his sports car with Rosemary to check out the resort he owned.
The resort was expansive, a hit with the elite from the day it opened. Its convenient location,surrounded by natural beauty, boasted ten top-tier golf courses, up-close wildlife encounters, falconry, off-road racing, horseback riding, stargazing, and more.
The resort manager personally took them on a tour in a golf cart. When they stopped, Sean stepped out and said to his sister, "From now on, this place is yours."
He held out his hand, and the manager presented the contract with a pen at the ready.
Sean penned his name on the deed with a flourish and handed it to Rosemary.
"Miss Rosemary, from now on, just let me know what you need," the manager said, bowing with a respectful grin.
Rosemary was puzzled. Why was Sean suddenly gifting her such a grand resort? There were the bank card and the collectibles before.
"I've been wanting to give this to you for a while. I thought bring you by when I had the chance, and today seemed perfect. Why wait for the right day when today's just as good?" Sean grinned. "You'll
have to take care of it now, Rose."
Rosemary knew with the resort in her name, she'd have to swing by now and then. Sean was just finding ways to see her more often, and with a place like this, the monthly profits had to be substantial. He was clearly finding ways to boost her income.
"This resort is part of a chain. There are twenty-four of them in Belloria, all in your name now," the manager revealed, taking Rosemary by surprise.
Twenty-four? That many?
"This is one of the most profitable ventures under my name."
It was a well-oiled machine, no need for her to fuss over it. This was Sean's way of giving her a financial leg up while also finding more excuses to meet up.
"Thanks, Sean," Rosemary said, taking the contract with a grateful smile.
Sean ruffled her hair affectionately. "Silly girl, no need for formalities with your own brother."
"Mr. Sheen, Mr. Flair caught a glimpse of you earlier and wanted to have a word. Is this a good time?" the hotel manager asked with a respectful bow.
"I'll step out for a moment," Sean said, ruffling Rosemary's hair. "Hang tight for me, will you? I've had my guys bring the jet over, and we'll head straight to Reflections Villa from here."
"Sure thing."
He turned back to the manager, "Show my sister around, will you? Let her get a feel for the place."
"Absolutely."
The hotel manager bowed deeply as Sean departed, waiting until he was a good distance away in the golf cart before straightening up. "Ms. Rose, shall I take you on a little tour?"
"No need. I'll just wait here for Sean," Rosemary replied, tired and preferring to sit and rest awhile.
"But Mr. Sheen asked me to."
"Do you listen to him?"
The manager was taken aback, then quickly bowed again, "Of course, your wishes come first, Ms.Rose."
After the manager had respectfully retreated, Rosemary settled onto a nearby bench. Not far behind her was a chain-link fence, beyond which lay an off-road racing track.
She pulled out her phone and saw several messages and two missed calls from Romeo.
Rosemary shot back a video call.
"I just finished dropping off clothes for Leia, and then I got this massive gift from Sean. Take a look around, recognize the place?"
Romeo caught sight of the off-road track and the vast open space, with well-kept lawns and the ocean view.
"Did Sean gift you his resort hotel?"
"You noticed?" Rosemary was impressed by his quick recognition, just from a glance in the video, he knew where she was.
"With a track like that, it could only be Sean's resort," Romeo said, watching a gentle breeze play with her hair, a loose strand fluttering softly, "I've missed you. It's been two whole days."
Even though he knew she was busy, those days felt like an eternity.
"Aren't you seeing me now?" Rosemary knew he missed her, so she had initiated the video call on purpose, "Once Sean's done with his meeting, we'll head back. Tomorrow's New Year, we'll see each other then, right?"
"So long."
A stark contrast to his cool public persona, his whiny tone now made Rosemary chuckle lightly.
Just then, a figure approached Rosemary, seemingly quite taken with her, "Hey there, mind if I join you?"
"Who's that?" Romeo's voice had an edge, tinged with annoyance and jealousy.
But Rosemary's phone wasn't loud enough for the stranger to hear.
Without ending the video call, Rosemary ignored the newcomer, speaking to Romeo on screen, "Finish up early today and don't spend all day in the office just because I'm not there."
"I was hoping we could be friends. Are you staying here alone? What room are you in? If you're unattached, I'm up for some fun and can keep you company."
The guy seemed like a typical young, rich kid trying to impress Rosemary, lifting his chin and mentioning,
"I know the people who run this place, I'm a friend of the owner."
A friend of Sean's?
"And your point is?" Rosemary's gaze finally shifted to him, still not ending the video chat.