Chapter 149

Then she thanked Jonathan.

Jonathan nodded slightly, his deep eyes showing no emotion. Before, when Estelle had troubles, she would call him “uncle,” and he was quite happy to help. But today, he seemed a bit unhappy.

He just looked at Estelle, “Get in the car. I’ll take you back.”

Estelle didn’t move. She said softly, “We still have stuff at the Barry Group.”

Chris immediately understood her and said, “Estelle, you should go with your uncle first. I’m also going to meet a friend at Barry, and I’ll pick up the stuff we left behind. I’ll call you later.”

Estelle had no choice but to nod, “Sorry to trouble you.”

Chris waved his hand in acknowledgement, expressing his gratitude to Jonathan once more, before turning and departing from the

scene.

Millard took the driver’s seat, while Jonathan and Estelle settled in the back of the car.

atmosphere inside the car was hushed and filled with a subtle sensitivity.

Jonathan glanced at Estelle and then shifted his gaze to the area behind her ear. His expression grew somber as he

She noticed the red mark on her finger and stammered, “No, it’s just paint.”

the police station once a month. I

suddenly looked at him.

Even

involved in group fights.

stubborn nature prevailed, reminiscent of her demeanor at the Midnight Bar. She spoke in a

dangerously as he spoke in a measured tone, “Repeat

Millard interjected, “Ms. Macclain, Mr. Lamont was in a crucial meeting when he

look, “Mind your

driving and dared not speak again.

and it sounded

car

was coming, she was a bit touched, and she thought about thanking him when she saw him. But somehow, this is how it was when the

broken up now, and even when they were together, they explicitly agreed not to talk about money. How could he be her

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