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.

winced slightly from the 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 feel

to the outskirts for that?” Haddy

guy my way? No surprise, you’re always looking out for me,” Lucy chuckled,

stared at

a few steps ahead, kept turning around,

her view entirely, so she couldn’t

into a wild one,” Joycelyn muttered, taking a few more steps before glancing

being drunk was uncomfortable, and leaving

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

sent a shiver down Joycelyn’s spine. She had no resistance to the way he looked

flushed with a hint of drunken sweetness. “I just had a tiny sip. I’m

mumbled.

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

flushed, but she was still worried about Lucy.

no chance to protest. Though the distance was just several yards, he blocked her view

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

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

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

she was swiftly pulled away by Ellison, who expertly handled the situation with one hand on Joycelyn and

and Haddy, whose shirt was now disheveled

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

fall straight into Haddy’s arms. Haddy, looking resigned,

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

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

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