Tony 's expression was grim when he left the room.
He entered the elevator, walked through the lobby, and walked toward the car. Everyone in the car was waiting for him, hoping he would bear good news. When they saw him exiting the hotel, someone opened the car door.
Spencer got out of the car and looked at Tony . “How did it go?”
Tony gazed at him and pulled out something from his ear before giving it to Spencer. “Do it yourself.”
Tony got into the car, looked for an empty spot, and sat down.
At that moment, he was exuding an aura, seemingly telling everyone not to mess with him. Everyone in the car was looking at him before exchanging glances with each other.
“What's the matter, Tony?” Donna asked. “Nothing,” Tony answered coldly.
Donna merely looked at him in silence.
Tony had always been patient with her, but she knew not to mess with him when he was angry.
Everyone in the car was still looking at Tony . Although they didn't know what had happened, they knew Thalia was surely in the hotel. Otherwise, Tony wouldn't have acted that way after exiting the hotel.
Right then, Nelly asked, “Tony , what exactly happened? Is Thalia in there?” Tony would throw tantrums at anyone but Nelly .
No matter how angry he was, he would always try his best to suppress his anger.
He took a deep breath and nodded at Nelly . “She's inside, and she's staying in Room 1209. However, she told me that if we were to look for her again, she would leave for good.”
Spencer was just about to rush out of the car, but he immediately changed his mind when he heard the last sentence.
Nelly observed Tony 's expression and assumed that his conversation with Thalia didn't end well. I think the conversation went horribly wrong. Thalia must've said something harsh. Otherwise, Tony wouldn't behave this way. But no matter what Thalia said, I think she has a good reason for it.
At that thought, Nelly bobbed her head.
“I'll go talk to her,” Spencer said.
“If you do that, you may end up making things worse,” Nelly warned. “Are you really going to force her into leaving for good?”
“What should we do, then? We can't possibly leave her here, can we?” Nelly said nothing in response.
“Thalia used to stay here on her own before, no? What's the problem?” Ben piped up.
Everyone froze at the mention of that.
Ben merely sized them up before looking away. Why do I feel there's something weird about their reactions?
Alpha Kilian looked at Ben and said, “Thalia is injured, and there are a lot of people after her. Spencer is just worried about her.”
That was a good explanation, but Ben still felt something was amiss. Nelly gave it some thought and said, “Let's go back first.”
“Go back?” Spencer cast her a confused look.
“Well, you can stay here,” Nelly answered. “If you stay here, you can at least watch out for her.” “What's your plan?” Spencer asked.
“I'll get her to come to see me on her own accord!” Everyone in the car turned to look at her.
Instead of explaining herself, Nelly gazed at Spencer and said, “Stay here and wait for my call.”
Although Nelly was a woman, Spencer knew how capable she was in terms of both intellect and action.
Spencer nodded in response because he trusted her unconditionally.
On their way back, Donna would occasionally glance at Tony . I haven't seen him so angry in a long time.
Donna wanted to ask something, but she quickly saw Ben shaking his head at her. Upon getting the hint from Ben , Donna suppressed her urge to question Tony . Needless to say, the ride back was an awkward one.
Nelly was also keeping mum while looking out the window, and she seemed to have something on her mind.
Alpha Kilian turned to Nelly , and he wanted to say something to her. However, he halted when he saw her looking out the window.
The atmosphere remained the same all the way back to the castle.
After the car came to a halt, Nelly was about to hop off when she heard Tony saying, “Nelly , there's something I need to tell you.”
Nelly looked at him and nodded.
Tony shot a glance at Alpha Kilian , Donna , and Ben .
Knowing what Tony had in mind, Alpha Kilian said, “Come. Let's wait for them inside.” Ben and Donna exchanged glances and nodded before following Alpha Kilian in.
Outside the castle, Nelly looked at Tony and asked, “What is it?”
Tony pursed his lips. “Nelly , I don't recommend meddling in Thalia's business anymore.” “Why?”
“She doesn't need us.”
“Did you guys have a fight?”
“No. It's just that we both have a mutual understanding.”
It was a fight, all right. “Tony , let's just say Thalia is in danger now. Will you help her?”
A hint of concern instantly flashed across Tony 's eyes when he heard those words. “Danger? What danger?”
“You're clearly worried about her. Why would you act as though you don't care about her at all?”
Tony immediately pushed his thoughts to the back of his mind and replied, “I'm not worried. It's just that I'm still indebted to her. Once I've repaid her, I'll have nothing to do with her!”
Tony sounded extremely cold and decisive. To his surprise, Nelly started laughing.
“Nelly , what are you laughing at?” Tony frowned.
“Tony , I don't know what Thalia told you, but I'm sure she didn't mean it,” Nelly said calmly.
Tony stared at her for a while before asking, “Nelly , you've only known her for that long. How do you know what's on her mind?”
“I guess you can call it a woman's instincts!” Nelly responded.