Chapter 1399.

As Peterson closed the door behind him, his tall, broad-shouldered silhouette exuded a sense of determination that somehow felt comforting to Eleanor, “Peterson, thanks a lot.”

Without turning back, he lifted his muscular arm in a casual wave, the gesture oozing a cool nonchalance.

Eleanor’s lips curved into a restrained smile as she turned her gaze away from the door and looked at the heap of snacks on the table. She had no real appetite; yet he brought so much.

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His thoughtfulness gently eased her heart, much like the gradual emergence of the sun piercing through a cloudy sky.

She paused for a few moments, making sure Peterson was well out of sight, before she left the control room and made her way to the surveillance room.

Inside, Yates was busy at the console, his fingers dancing over the keyboard. He glanced up as Peterson walked in. “What are you doing here instead of managing the central zone?”

Peterson clenched his fist, then approached Yates with a facade of indifference. “Grandpa, didn’t you promise the Ratliff family their lives?”

froze on the console. “Can’t you see what

Yates’ scrutiny, Peterson’s momentary tension was quickly concealed. “Of course, I see it, but aren’t you

away from Peterson and back to the console. “I may have been a bit hasty, but she’ll figure it out eventually. What does it matter?

moves ahead. Even Peterson couldn’t fathom his grandfather’s thoughts. But Yates was underestimating Eleanor. She

might have ways to settle her doubts, but

lashes weren’t enough?” Unruffled, Peterson shook his head. “I’m just worried she’ll turn against you if she finds out

keep your mouth shut, she’ll never

Bernard’s freedom, refusing to let him go home, and using Eleanor’s unborn child to threaten him into breaking up with her. Bernard knows all

to retort that Bernard’s head was chipped and would therefore keep secrets, but suddenly he

two grandchildren’s game. His eyes, filled with hostility, were fixed on Peterson, but the command “come out” was directed at Eleanor, who was hiding outside

the founder of Area Opaca, Yates was more experienced than

up to Eleanor. As her family, he had

room. “I suspected you

gaze moved from Peterson to Eleanor. “Now that you know, there’s nothing left to hide. Ask whatever

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