Chapter 74

The laughter and chatter from the first floor seeped through the door in waves; inside the room, it was all shadows and silence. Estelle could clearly hear the man’s breathing, and in an instant, her blood rushed and her heart raced.

The wall behind her back was icy cool, but her chest was burning hot. The mix of cold and heat made her feel a moment of unbearable dizziness, even making it difficult for her to breathe

The man finally stopped, his hand still braced against the wall. He leaned down to her ear, his voice low and emotionless. “At crucial moments, you sure do love to call for your uncle”

Estelle took a deep breath, knowing that he would bring this up.

Not sure if he was angry or not, she lowered her voice and said slowly. “My grandpa told me that when you face difficulties, if there’s a shortcut, don’t be stubborn.”

The man seemed to let out a low chuckle, his tone neither warm nor cold. “Why didn’t you call Manley?”

corner of his clothes, “Didn’t you see he’s doing it on purpose? He’s trying to get

did you

him

down at the girl’s beautiful face, “Because of the Noel

in astonishment, “How did you

that she had called him that night near Blue Oasis, and he must

voice, “Don’t worry about Noel and his friends. They won’t spill the beans, and the police won’t find anything

that he had already taken care of everything for her, she couldn’t help but smile and a warm feeling filled

ear, “Stay away from Manley

face slightly stiff, feeling chilled to the bone. It was like a lump of ice shoved

a bitter smile. She didn’t know what she had been hoping for just now. They had already agreed on their terms – they were together without love or money, just

stood up, his expression unchanged, his long eyes still deep and dark, seemingly

out,” the

a slight nod, turned around, and walked

been alone for so long, not even a curious gaze

at Estelle differently, their expressions now

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