Forsaken Daughter Pampered by Top Hier

Chapter 462

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After Cecil hung up, it was just Ella and Lorenzo left. Ella stood awkwardly by the cabinet, glancing nervously at Lorenzo. He sat down on the sofa and said, “Come here.”

Ella still hugged her pillow tightly. When Lorenzo spoke, she hugged it tighter, instinctively stepping back. “I don’t want to.” Her words and actions were sincere. These past days, Lorenzo had left a significant psychological impact on her.

Seeing Ella fear him, Lorenzo’s smile faded, replaced by an icy expression. “Hmm?” With that sound, Ella could feel the danger in his tone even more clearly.

At that moment, Ella wanted to open the door and run. But she didn’t dare. Ella thought, ‘Under Lorenzo’s watchful gaze, where can I flee?‘

Feeling the oppressive chill from Lorenzo, Ella’s heart raced. “We can just talk like this. I can hear you.” With those last words, Ella took another step back.

Lorenzo raised an eyebrow. He thought, ‘Ella is timid; I hadn’t even said much, and she was already this scared?‘ Lorenzo thought about what Cecil had discovered.

wasn’t timid when she was in Long Harbor. It seems

I have something to ask you.” Although Ella was scared, she knew she needed to get it clear. Her voice

curled back

like me?” She needed to ask this question. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to sleep well for the next few

raised an eyebrow. “What do

worst thing was being asked a question back. In some situations, it could make you

Mr. Giovanni keep you here.

emphasized. She thought, ‘How could he speak like that? Clearly, he said it on purpose to keep Stefi from taking me away. Infuriating. Ella

“Whether you are or not, we’ll only know after we check.” He repeated this

your people investigate faster. With a suspect

surprised at these words and gave Ella a sidelong glance. He thought, ‘Great, even though

anything and got up to walk towards the door.

the wall.

to her and glanced at the pillow in her arms. “Do you think

and found a teasing glint in his eyes. Ella’s heart jumped to her throat. She instinctively asked, “What are you planning to do to me?”

thought, ‘Is he planning something? But then again, that’s unlikely. As Stephanie said, he wouldn’t be

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