80 Kowtowing

''Sir, some people are seeking your audience outside.'' A maidservant in a brown gown and a furry coat announced, staying outside Antonio's bedroom.

''Who are they?'' Antonio asked, his body curled up in bed.

''One Mr and Mrs Lopez.'' The maidservant answered with a bow, even though Antonio couldn't see her from the inside.

''Lopez?'' Antonio knitted his eyes, his face momentarily flaming up before bursting into soft laughter.

''Fine…'' He twisted his waist, still on the bed. ''Let them wait at the courtyard.''

''Yes sir.'' The maidservant replied with another bow, before walking away.

Inside the bedroom, Antonio revealed a mischievous grin, smacking his lips in amusement.

'So Alessio and Jasmin are finally here?' He thought, smirking.

A few days had passed since he contacted Adams. A few days of peace and silence when he didn't have to bother about anything urgently.

He knew that Alessio and Jasmin at some point would come back to him, and he had been staying indoors in patience, wa