140. A reunion meant to be

The black vehicle did not take Carlos toward the part of the city where he and his mother lived. He noticed it within the first few turns.

The direction to his home was opposite to where they were going, which made Carlos sigh.

"With how high your rank was, Mr. Carlos, you will not be ignored by the family as you were before. Things have changed now." She spoke with a smile, as if that was supposed to please him, but Carlos frowned instead.

"I was happy with just my mother for a long time, Miss Evelyn. But thank you for the concern."

Evelyn just smiled when he said that. "Would you mind if I am a little formal with you, Mr. Carlos?" she asked.

Carlos looked at her for a moment and shrugged. He left the decision to her.

Evelyn did not seem to care. "I have escorted five lower-branch Goldwin heirs to the family office these past two years. They were all ecstatic to finally get noticed."