Chapter 90: 90. Evan’s girlfriend

Several days passed.

Riki smiled smugly as he watched a country in turmoil because many important people had been arrested. Some of them were regents who were also gangster bosses, then there were also several orphanage administrators, a minister, a trusted foundation manager, and many more.

The case became a hot topic of conversation among the public and netizens. These were people with good public images, yet they were capable of committing despicable acts such as murder, illegal organ sales, and even selling young girls and teenagers to important officials.

The case was truly insane.

The entire population of the country knew about it.

For several days, Riki did not remain idle. He carried out several tasks that he should have done. Such as observing the progress of the shellfish village, where the access road was being repaired and several new facilities were being built.

Then, Riki also hired a new trustworthy person named Alex, who took care of the orphanage. Now, the orphanage is being renovated so that the children there can live comfortably. During the renovation, the children lived in a large house that Riki rented, ensuring that they remained healthy by paying a doctor to check on them. And many other things.

Riki also checked on several businesses handled by his trusted people, even Jay, who had moved to a newly built restaurant, wanted to open a branch at the Oceanica Hotel. Riki, who trusted Jay, let Jay do it. After all, he was assisted by someone who was very experienced in the world of food and beverage. More importantly, that person was also trustworthy.

Actually, even though Riki’s job was just to check, he felt very tired. Especially since he used his detection skills on every employee or new person hired. His detection skills required energy, so Riki routinely restored the magical energy in his body.

Even so, those busy days were over, at least for the time being.

Feeling exhausted, Riki decided to stay in the mansion and rest.

He would help Evan arrange the garden on the mansion’s balcony. Angeline helped Riki design a small garden there, while Evan did all the work.

Evan and his team bought some items, prepared some plants, then came to Riki’s mansion to arrange everything according to the design.

The sound of the horn from the truck that came to transport all the garden supplies could be heard.

Riki peeked from the balcony, carrying his cup of coffee. He greeted Evan and his team below.

"RIKI!! I BROUGHT YOU SWEET PUMPKINS, TARO, AND BANANAS!!" Evan shouted from below.

Riki chuckled when he heard it.

That morning, Evan looked very enthusiastic and excited. It seemed like something good had happened to him.

Riki rarely hung out with Evan anymore, because neither of them had time for it. They had a lot of work, especially since they were both still in college, and Evan had been preparing for his thesis defense a few days ago. Evan only had time now, and he immediately used it to work on the garden on Riki’s spacious mansion balcony.

Riki came down from upstairs to greet Evan and receive the souvenirs Evan had mentioned earlier.

"Wow, you got all this for me?" asked Riki.

Evan nodded, "Yep! Yesterday, a couple came to the Little Heaven office to deliver the harvest from their garden. They said they were very happy with the garden design services for their new house in the city. They are going to give the house to their son, who is getting married next month."

From the tone of his voice, Riki thought that something good had happened to Evan.

"You look so excited, Evan. What happened to you, huh, buddy?" asked Riki teasingly, which made Evan laugh when he heard it.

"Gosh! Nothing, it’s just that a lot of things are going well, that’s all," said Evan, helping Riki carry the gifts he had brought for Riki to the kitchen. They put everything on the large table.

Meanwhile, Evan’s team, assisted by the mansion’s servants, carried the items to the upstairs balcony.

"Are you sure that’s all that happened?" Riki asked again, still in a teasing tone, which this time made Evan feel awkward.

"What do you mean?"

"Does this have something to do with a girl? Or... am I wrong?" asked Riki.

Since it seemed that Riki’s guess was correct, Evan looked even more awkward.

"How about you make some delicious snacks with—"

"Stop changing the subject, Evan... am I no longer your best friend?" Riki folded his arms across his chest, pretending to be annoyed because Evan kept avoiding Riki’s questions.

Evan sighed deeply, then sat down and looked at Riki with a serious expression.

"Actually, I just didn’t want to tell you yet, because... because she’s still embarrassed if anyone finds out that we’re dating," Evan muttered.

Riki was surprised that his guess was correct, so he sat down and put on a serious face.

"Seriously? You have a girlfriend now? Who is she?" Riki pressed, very curious.

Evan covered his face with both hands, then said softly.

"It’s... I’m close to Zeno and Aslan’s older sister... her name is Aileen. You still remember her, right? The one who was almost pushed off a cliff by her boyfriend—"

"WHAT?!"

Riki was really surprised at that moment, because he didn’t expect Evan to be close to Zeno’s sister.

"Is that so surprising?" Evan asked, confused.

Riki shook his head, "No, it’s just—very unexpected. You know she’s the daughter of a conglomerate, right?"

Evan scratched the back of his neck awkwardly, "Yes... I know, but I’m sure I can treat her well. Even though I’m nothing compared to her ex, I’ll try to be careful in treating her—I mean, um... I’ll work hard so she won’t be embarrassed to have a boyfriend like me."

Riki smiled, seeing the sincerity in Evan’s words. It wasn’t that Riki didn’t trust Evan, but Riki was just afraid that their relationship wouldn’t work out. Their social status was also very different. Riki didn’t want Evan to feel insecure because his girlfriend was the daughter of a conglomerate.

But Riki realized that Evan also needed experience, whether good or bad. Riki had no right to interfere as long as there were no significant problems in their relationship.

"I’m happy for you, Evan. In that case, I’ll make some delicious snacks, consider it a congratulatory gift for finally having a girlfriend."

Evan laughed when he heard Riki’s words, "Hahaha, you’re right. Thank you, Riki, I’m going upstairs, okay? Maybe everything will be settled by noon."

Riki nodded, "Okay."

After Evan disappeared behind the door, Riki’s smile also disappeared.

He was still very worried about his friend, because he only knew Luna, Aileen’s mother, as well as Zeno and Aslan. In fact, Riki didn’t know Arvin very well, even though Riki admitted that Arvin was a good and smart guy.

Riki called Zeno, asking if he was free at that time. When Riki mentioned that he was going to make snacks, Zeno immediately agreed to go to Riki’s house. He said that he and Kaivan would bring work at Riki’s mansion.

Riki furrowed his brow after their call ended.

"He’s going to work here?" Riki muttered. In fact, Zeno could have said he was busy if he had important work to do. But since Kaivan was with him, Kaivan, who loved to eat, would surely be upset if Zeno refused Riki’s offer.

[Your first mission today is to make snacks with Nicho and Sofie]

[If you make the snacks yourself, the mission will fail]

[If you succeed, your reward will be 3 million dollars]

Riki raised an eyebrow, feeling quite surprised that he had been given such an easy mission.

Riki left the kitchen, looking for Nicho and Sofie. However, after Riki found them both in front of the swimming pool behind the mansion, he realized why he had to bring them along that morning.

They were arguing. Riki didn’t understand what they were arguing about at the time, but they both immediately fell silent when they saw Riki there.

Nicho looked like he was holding back his anger, while Sofie was trying not to cry.

"Did you come here to ask me to give in because I’m older? I won’t give in!" Sofie said suddenly.

Riki frowned in surprise, then turned to Nicho.

"I’m not at fault, she’s the one at fault for talking rudely to me!" said Nicho.

"So, what’s the problem between you two?" asked Riki.

Instead of answering, they pointed at each other.

"She’s/he’s definitely the one at fault!" they said at the same time.

Riki nodded slowly, then said, "In that case, you’re both wrong."

They were both surprised to hear this.

"Riki, didn’t you hear me? He’s the one who’s wrong, not me!" said Sofie.

"That’s not true, she’s the one who’s wrong, Mr. Riki," replied Nicho.

"Since you’re both at fault, your punishment is to make snacks with me. Come on, follow me!" said Riki, then turned and went back to the kitchen.

Behind him, the two teenagers followed Riki with their heads bowed, glancing at each other.

Secretly, Riki chuckled, because he thought they were very funny when they argued like that. Riki remembered that he and Anton used to be like that too when they were very young.

The problem was just over fighting for a toy, which didn’t even belong to Riki or Anton.

It was normal for children to be like that, but for teenagers like Sofie and Nicho to be like that, it felt very silly.

"Are you ready to make snacks with me?" asked Riki.