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.

expression, Lance spoke cautiously, “After

happened between them next, I

holding on to that

Jonathan’s presence

his piercing gaze fixed on

square in the chest.

went flying backward, crashing to the ground

chest, his ribs felt broken, and two teeth were

corner of his mouth as he writhed in agony on the

in just a black

approach was so oppressive that

back.

the wall and managed to sit up,

and confusion. “Mr. Lamont?”

him coldly, “Why were you there

talking?”

Lance froze.

up when you’re speaking to me!” Jonathan’s voice was

for support

frowned in disgust, “Answer me. Why were you on the

me it was a coincidence. So,

or did

color; he wouldn’t dare admit he

for kicking him and, after

of Jonathan in their conversation, he guessed Estelle

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