Chapter 97: Let me call and ask for Mr. Shively’s permission.

Cipher was overjoyed when Edward returned. Recently, Edward hadn’t been back to the mansion, and Cipher had missed him a little.

“Edward, you’re back?” Cipher looked at Edward with gleaming eyes, and in his heart, Edward had already become like a family to him.

“Yeah, I just got back from your place, had a few things to deal with,” Edward replied gently while ruffling Cipher’s hair.

Behind Cipher stood Matt, who had been watching Edward intently since their previous encounter. Not that Matt held any grudge against Edward; it was just that their first meeting had left a deep impression on him. In Matt’s eyes, Edward was like an encyclopedia, knowing about everything. Not only did he possess a collection of rare plants, but he also had extensive knowledge about them. And he could play the guitar, and that was Cipher’s favorite music. To Matt, Edward was more than just a close friend; he was an idol.

Matt stepped forward, reducing the distance between him and Edward, greeting him politel