Lance dared not sit as he fished out his smartphone and played the recording

for Jonathan to hear.

In the hushed room, Manley’s voice soon filled the silence.

“Hold me just a little longer!”

“Been ages since I’ve seen ya. Don’t you miss me?”

“I missed you so much I’m practically skin and bones!”

“I’m here to stay this time!”

“Dad said all I gotta do is find a decent girlfriend, and he’ll let me come back!”

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“That’s easy. I’ll introduce you to him in a jiffy!”

It was all Manley, his excitement laced with a suggestive undertone, flippant yet

seemingly sincere. His voice trailed off with an affectionate lilt that, even without

seeing his face, conveyed his deep love for the girl.

Jonathan’s eyes were half-closed, his lips pressed into a thin line, his whole

being radiated a chilling aura, even a whiff of deadly intent.

the man’s expression, Lance spoke cautiously,

I passed out. Whatever happened between them next,

saw that Manley was holding on to that girl the

Jonathan’s presence

on Lance, and without another word,

square in the chest.

crashing to the

exploded in his chest, his ribs

his mouth as he writhed in

just a black shirt, looking

His approach was so oppressive that Lance couldn’t help but

back.

wall and managed to sit up, his face a mix of

and confusion. “Mr. Lamont?”

him coldly, “Why were you

talking?”

Lance froze.

you’re speaking to me!”

support to stand,

me. Why were you on

tell me it was a coincidence. So, did you

there, or did you

face drained of color; he wouldn’t dare admit he followed

Manley for kicking him and,

mention of Jonathan in their conversation, he guessed Estelle was

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