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.

man’s expression, Lance spoke cautiously, “After that, Manley

out. Whatever happened between them

was holding

speaking, Jonathan’s presence grew even more formidable.

gaze fixed on Lance, and without

square in the chest.

went flying backward, crashing to the ground with

in his chest, his ribs

of his mouth as he writhed

his overcoat, now in just a black shirt,

approach was so oppressive that Lance couldn’t help

back.

retreated until he hit the wall and managed to sit up,

and confusion. “Mr. Lamont?”

“Why were you there when they

talking?”

Lance froze.

to

for support to stand, his pants damp

disgust, “Answer me. Why were you on the third

talking? Don’t tell me it was a coincidence. So,

up there, or

drained of color; he wouldn’t dare admit

for kicking him and,

mention of Jonathan in their conversation,

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