Chapter 224

Chapter 224

Lucy thought the soft, clear voice sounded oddly familiar. She struggled to open her eyes and look.

Lucy thought, “This is strange, truly strange. Even though the reflection is blurry, I can still make out the features pretty clearly. There’s something familiar about it

“Dylan Reed? No, wait—Scan, that bastard?” she mumbled, her voice trailing off.

Haddy’s dark eyes softened, their depth and clarity like the vast ocean–unfathomable, impossible to fully grasp with a single glance.

Lucy, even in her tipsy state, could sense something off about this man. His presence was strong, almost overwhelming.

“That’s… Lewis…” Lucy tried to steady her uncooperative body, her voice barely audible.

Fearing that his name might not come up after a long string of guesses, Haddy decided to introduce himself. “Haddy Ferdinand,” he said.

“Oh, Haddy,” Lucy said, pretending to understand, nodding slightly.

Haddy? Haddy!

“Haddy? Get away from me!” Lucy suddenly realized, shoving him away.

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After pushing him, Lucy lost her balance and swayed, her graceful form faltering. “Joycelyn, I’m staying with you tonight. It’s been ages since we’ve had a sleepover and gossiped.” Lucy stretched her hand out toward Joycelyn, staggering toward her.

She barely took two steps before almost toppling over, but Haddy moved quickly, grabbing her hand to steady her.

Lucy stumbled, her body unsteady, before collapsing into Haddy’s arms.

firmness of his chest and instinctively reached up to touch it. She thought, ‘What’s going on? Joycelyn’s soft, fluffy chest. Why does it

think Ellison would send you off to the outskirts for

my way? No surprise, you’re always looking out

at

turning around, clearly

so she couldn’t hear

when she does, she turns into a wild one,” Joycelyn muttered, taking a few more steps

was uncomfortable, and leaving Lucy with

Joycelyn turned back, Ellison’s arm wrapped around her head, pulling her gently toward him. “It’s fine, Haddy’s very patient.

a shiver down Joycelyn’s spine. She had

drunken sweetness. “I

mumbled.

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I’ll check if you’re drunk later,” Ellison’s deep voice carried a teasing undertone, hinting at the intimacy between them as

but she was still worried about Lucy.

distance was just

called as she stepped into the room. Her voice was loud enough to snap Lucy

Lucy tilted her head, her body unsteady, her head resting against Haddy’s arm like a

noticed how unsteady Lucy was on her feet and moved to help, but Ellison stopped her, grabbing her by the collar. “Let them handle

expertly handled the situation

only Lucy, still giggling drunkenly, and Haddy, whose shirt was now disheveled from

Lucy suddenly seemed to have a moment of clarity. She suddenly straightened up, her tone serious as she declared, “I need to focus on my work.

thought, ‘This idea of 300 thousand dollars monthly income is

into Haddy’s arms. Haddy, looking resigned, grabbed the back of her collar and effortlessly lifted her, his expression unreadable as he carried

it was the alcohol or the undeniable presence of Haddy that made her feel so dizzy. Haddy carried her downstairs, but before he could even put her

you tonight,” Lucy mumbled as she spotted Ellison’s car. She hurriedly climbed into the front seat, nudging

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