“Looks can’t phase me, darling!” Jonathan pulled her into his embrace, “I know today was an accident, but should there be a next time, I really hope you don’t just throw yourself into the fray.”

What if it was a bomb, what if…

Estelle rested her head on his shoulder, “I wasn’t thinking too much. Antonia was after me, I couldn’t let her drag Evelyn into this.”

“That idiot Antonia, fully aware of why the Crawley clan has hit rock bottom, still has the nerve to cling to you!” Jonathan’s eyes turned icy, “She’s just afraid I’ve forgotten about her. Good that she showed up, can’t afford to let her slip away.”

Estelle didn’t take Antonia seriously, “Just kick her out of J City, no need to dirty your hands for her.”

“I’ll handle it,” Jonathan reassured her with a ki*s on her cheek, “Let’s get some sleep.”

Estelle lay down, and Jonathan followed suit, gently blowing on the back of her hand before drawing her close.

They exchanged a few more words before Estelle closed her eyes, her breathing soon even and shallow.

Jonathan stayed wrapped around her for a while longer before he got up and left the room.

Closing the bedroom door behind him, he took his cellphone out to the living room balcony.

connected quickly, and Millard was on the line, “Mr.

“Speak.”

effort to save Antonia. Left her a chunk of change to get her protection and out of the country. Didn’t expect Antonia wouldn’t leave. She’s

darkened, “You all couldn’t keep

“That

rest of the Crawley family in B City, planning to wipe them out before dealing

that she’s here, don’t let

locked up

coldly, “The station? Does she deserve that? Tomorrow, take her to the psychiatric hospital, find her a bed. She’s gone mad, after all. Let her spend the rest of her days there, never to

away, I’ll take care of it first thing

“Mhm.”

deep

The next morning.

phone suddenly rang. Jonathan silenced it and took

father.” Bennett’s voice came

face remained impassive, “This is

fell silent for

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