The Castaway Billionaire

Chapter 31

Maya seemed so familiar with Niko, showing great enthusiasm for Arshad's son's presence as if she had an honored guest. She even brought out the cakes she had baked and served drinks to her guest, saying, "Please enjoy these for now. Consider this place your own; there's no need to be shy about anything. But I apologize, this is all we have at home," Maya said to Niko, who was already seated in the living room.

"No worries, Aunt. Sorry for the trouble," Niko replied, taking a biscuit from one of the jars and eating it.

"Are you a friend of Elina? Did you meet her at school or at the office?" Maya asked.

"We met at the office, Aunt," Niko answered, smiling politely.

"Oh, I see. Elina has never mentioned you as far as I can recall, so I'm curious about how she knows someone, especially a young man," Maya continued.

"Mom, come on. She's just a friend, no need to ask so many questions," Elina interjected. She looked uncomfortable as Maya seemed very interested in Niko, but instead of heed