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.”

cousin, huh? I hardly ever visited the old manor, so not recognizing her

I could get a word out, a group of men approached from the other

smiles as

a friendly, “Mr. Zanier,

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

but in the hushed corridor, it cut through the silence. Her face was a mess, her voice wobbled like she was about to burst into tears any

voice and caught sight of Christina looking

Stiming Up Trouble

world happened to you? Your nose is bleeding, and

2/3

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

falling fast now. She turned, pointed straight at

hit me.”

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 tucked behind him.

to see Idris’s broad shoulders

deepened, but the rage in his face eased up a bit. His tone was a

hint of emotion as he spoke, “This is my wife Yvette, Mr. Zanier. I only arrived myself before you did, and I’m still trying to piece

that

seconds, before I moved to stand by his side. With a steady voice, I

was my doing.”

instead shooting a look at Idris next to me. Lowering his voice, he turned to me and asked, “Ms. Scott, there’s usually a reason for hitting someone,

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

should I?”