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.

get chest muscles?” Lucy winced slightly from the firmness of his chest and instinctively reached up to touch it.

talking nonsense. Do you think Ellison would send you off to the outskirts for that?” Haddy leaned

surprise, you’re

just stared at

a few steps ahead, kept turning

view entirely, so she couldn’t

does, she turns into a wild one,” Joycelyn muttered, taking

being drunk was uncomfortable, and leaving Lucy with Haddy didn’t feel

her head, pulling her gently toward him. “It’s fine, Haddy’s very patient. You should worry about yourself.

voice sent a shiver down Joycelyn’s spine. She had no resistance to the

pale face flushed with a hint of drunken sweetness. “I just had a tiny sip. I’m not drunk,”

mumbled.

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drunk later,” Ellison’s deep voice carried a teasing undertone, hinting at the intimacy between

but she was still worried about

was just several yards, he blocked her view as if an entire galaxy separated

the room. Her voice was loud enough to snap Lucy

against Haddy’s arm like a sleepy puppy. She murmured

was on her feet and moved to help, but Ellison stopped her, grabbing her

Lucy, but she was swiftly pulled away by Ellison, who expertly handled the situation with one hand on Joycelyn and the other on Sandra as though she were

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

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

300 thousand dollars monthly income is way more exciting than any man’s attention.’

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

her feel so dizzy. Haddy carried her downstairs, but before he could even put her in the car, Lucy slipped out of his arms like she

spotted Ellison’s car. She hurriedly climbed into the

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