Chapter 374

Ella blinked, a bit caught off guard. Did Liam really call just to tell her he was going on a business trip? It felt unnecessary. After all, they were barely married, and she was already planning to leave. Still, she murmured a soft, "Oh." Liam chuckled faintly from the other end of the call, his voice carrying a teasing warmth. "Good girl." Ella's brows furrowed. Good girl? All she did was acknowledge him. How did that translate to being obedient? Before she could process his comment, another voice filtered through the phone. "Mr. Jones, the chopper is ready," Jasper reported in the background. The mention of a helicopter made Ella's heart skip. She didn't know exactly what Liam did for work, but it clearly involved high stakes and potential danger. The urgency of needing a helicopter wasn't lost on her. After a brief hesitation, she found herself blurting out, "Stay safe." "Of course," Liam replied, his tone noticeably softer, almost smug. "I'll call you when I'm back.