?Chapter 593:


    Josiah didn’t give anything away, either.


    Sitting in the passenger seat, Ellis sent a message to Josiah, letting him know someone woulde by tomorrow to pick up his car.


    “Freya,” he said, turning his head once the message was sent.


    Freya kept her eyes on the road. “Hmm?”


    “That job I mentioned earlier. Have you thought about it?” Ellis absentmindedly toyed with his phone, his posture rxed, voice casual, almostzy, as he turned to look at her.


    Freya paused. “You weren’t joking?”


    “No.”


    “You really want a job?”


    “Yes.”


    “What kind?”


    “Anything that puts me in the same office as you, or something connected to your work.” His voice was quiet, his eyes flicking back to his phone as a message popped up.


    It was from his father, Caldwell Lambert.


    Caldwell asked, “Did you really retire from the army?”


    Ellis quickly replied, “Yes.”


    Freya still couldn’t wrap her head around it. She didn’t understand why he wanted a job. “Why?”


    “I’ve never worked outside the military,” Ellis answered sincerely, every word smooth and unshaken. “It’s always been training, missions, or teaching others.”


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    Freya gave it some thought. That checked out.


    Life in the military was nothing like life outside of it.


    Even though Ellis had plenty of skills, adjusting to civilian life wasn’t instant. Everyone needed a buffer at the start.


    “Come to my office the day after tomorrow. I’ll get you a contract,” said Freya.


    Ellis’s lips tugged upward in the faintest smile. He nced over at her.


    “You’re serious?”


    “Yes.”


    “Alright then,” Ellis agreed.


    Just then, his phone lit up with another message from his father. Caldwell asked, “When are youing back to take over the family business? Your mom and I want to travel.”


    Ellis responded, “I’ve got no ns toe back anytime soon.”


    Caldwell was stunned. “You little rascal. Your mother and I barely catch a glimpse of you once in a blue moon, and now that you’re retired, you’re telling me you’re not evening home? I swear, if you don’t show up, your mom and I are having another kid!”


    Ellis stared at the message, then replied without skipping a beat, “If you’re not concerned about Mom’s health, go for it.”


    That single line sent Caldwell into a fury, and he blocked Ellis on the spot. He’d see if Ellis had the nerve to stay away forever. Ellis added, “I’m busy trying to win over my future wife.”


    He hit send—only to realize it hadn’t gone through. Caldwell had already blocked him.


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