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,

happened between them next, I

Manley was holding

finished speaking, Jonathan’s presence grew even more formidable.

on Lance, and

square in the chest.

went flying backward, crashing to

ribs felt broken, and two

of his mouth

overcoat, now in just a

His approach was so oppressive that Lance couldn’t

back.

managed to sit

and confusion. “Mr. Lamont?”

looked down at him coldly, “Why were you

talking?”

Lance froze.

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

for support to stand, his pants damp

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

Don’t tell me it was a coincidence.

or did you follow

of color; he wouldn’t dare admit he followed

harbored resentment against Manley for

conversation, he guessed Estelle was

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