Facade of Love

Chapter 191 Stirring Up Trouble

I barely dodged as the girl lunged at me, but before I could stumble, strong arms wrapped around my waist from behind and yanked me back. The girl who had been barreling towards me tumbled to the ground with a thud.

“Ouch!” she cried out from the ground, clearly in pain.

I spun around to see my rescuer and found myself staring up at Idris, who was easily a foot taller than me. He was poering down with concern. “You good?” he asked,

His jaw was set in a determined line, and I quickly nodded, stepping away from his hold. “Thanks,” I managed to say.

He seemed a bit miffed by my quick retreat and the awkwardness between us. He frowned and glanced over at the girl who was still picking herself up.

With a subtle cue, he motioned to Ensio, who stepped forward to help her up.

The girl’s eyes darted from me to Idris, glaring at me for one second and then looking totally thrown off the next second when she saw him. She froze, and before she could even process her surprise,

blurted out, “Iddy?”

I blinked, surprised by the familiarity. Did they know each other?

Idris just gave her a cool look and a slight frown. “Christina?” he asked, seemingly detached.

She bobbed her head eagerly, her eyes lighting up. “Iddy, I can’t believe you remember me!” Then, as if a thought struck her, she asked, “Are you here to talk business with my dad?”

Idris did not answer her question. Instead, he turned to me, seeing my confused expression, and explained, “She’s my sister–in–law’s cousin. She’s been to the old manor a couple of times.”

I hardly ever visited the old manor,

word out, a group of men approached from the other end of

was all smiles as

a friendly, “Mr.

name. That was Jack Zanier, the big shot who was always on the Lake City news.

in the hushed corridor, it cut through the silence. Her face

voice and caught sight of Christina looking

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his shock. “Christina, what in the world happened to you? Your nose is bleeding, and

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mark on her cheek, Jack’s anger was plain as day. His voice dropped an octave. ” Who

now. She turned, pointed straight at me, and sobbed,

She hit

stare slid my way. The guy was mad, and even though he kept his cool, it was downright scary. Before I could even flinch at Jack’s glare, Idris had me

then looked up to see Idris’s broad shoulders

the rage in his face eased up a bit. His tone was a touch gentler

“This is my wife Yvette, Mr. Zanier. I only arrived myself before you did, and

that Jack should tread carefully.

With a steady voice, I faced Jack and said, “Hello Mr. Zanier, I’m

was my doing.”

he held back from speaking immediately, instead shooting a look at Idris next to me. Lowering his voice, he turned to me and

Christina. “So, what’s it going to be, kiddo? You want to tell

should I?”