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.

Lucy 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.

think Ellison would send you off to the outskirts for that?” Haddy leaned down and whispered

you’re always looking

at her,

steps ahead, kept turning around, clearly worried about

view entirely, so she couldn’t hear or see what was going on

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

that being drunk was uncomfortable, and leaving Lucy with Haddy didn’t feel quite right.

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 about yourself.

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

drunken sweetness. “I just

mumbled.

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later,” Ellison’s deep voice carried a teasing undertone,

flushed, but she was still worried about

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

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

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

moved to help, but Ellison stopped her, grabbing

drunk,” Sandra said, glancing back at Lucy, but she was swiftly pulled away by Ellison, who expertly handled the situation with one

Haddy, whose shirt

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

thought, ‘This idea of 300 thousand dollars monthly income is way more exciting than

of determination, took a step forward–only to stumble and fall straight into Haddy’s arms. Haddy, looking resigned, grabbed the back of her collar and

so dizzy. Haddy carried her downstairs, but before he could even put her in the car, Lucy slipped

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

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