Chapter 49 House Rules

Since Herman had sneaked out by himself, he could not bring someone back with him. That would definitely make Helena suspicious. It would complicate things If she discovered him before his plan succeeded. That was why Herman did not let Oliver take him home. Oliver felt a little disappointed. He had wanted to spend more time with Herman. Herman's adult demeanor both endeared and irritated him, but Oliver found the child truly fascinating. He genuinely liked him. Oliver watched Herman hail a cab and leave. He felt cheerful as he took out his phone to call his brother and tell him what had happened. Herman might not be related to him, but Oliver felt that it was an incredible stroke of fate that such an adorable child resembled him. The bodyguard appeared in front of him just as Oliver was about to call Elvis. He swiftly snatched Oliver’s phone away and tossed it into the car. The whole process took only five seconds. Oliver still had not processed what had just happened when the ca