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.”

a moment to process that. Emily’s cousin, huh? I hardly ever visited the old manor, so not recognizing her made sense.

a word out, a group of men approached from

was all smiles as he walked up to Idris. “Mr. Young, it’s been ages!”

gave a nod and a friendly, “Mr. Zanier,

at the mention of his name. That was Jack Zanier, the big shot who

barely above a murmur, but in the hushed corridor, it cut through the silence.

sight of Christina looking all kinds

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

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he saw the slap mark on her cheek, Jack’s anger was plain as day. His voice dropped an octave. ” Who did this to you?”

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

She hit me.”

it was downright scary. Before I could

looked up to see Idris’s

the rage in his face eased up a bit. His tone was a touch gentler as he asked, “Mr.

my wife Yvette, Mr. Zanier. I only arrived myself before you did, and I’m still trying

was subtly hinting that Jack

his side. With a steady voice, I faced Jack and said, “Hello Mr. Zanier,

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 asked, “Ms.

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

should I?”