Chapter 1202

"Did he suspect anything?"

"Judging by how he acted, I don't think he caught on. If he knew you were faking it, he sure wouldn't have kept up the show in front of me. All he knows is that someone set him up today, but he hasn't figured out who. He's not even thinking about Mr. Bradford or Mr. Huber."

Ridley frowned a little as she spoke.

"But when I asked him for that stone, he seemed reluctant. Said he'd give it to you instead."

Winona snorted. "He just wants to keep it for himself!"

Talking about the stone, both Winona and Ridley shot another grateful look at Keaton.

After all, something so precious-most folks would never part with it.

"Mr. Huber, please don't worry. I'll find a way to get it back for you! If there's any loss, I'll make it right, no matter what."

Winona's brows were drawn together, her voice firm.

Maybe the Newsom family can't afford to pay you back, but I'll do whatever it takes to make up for it, she thought.

Keaton winced at the idea, but he just waved it off. "It's alright, really. It was never that important to me anyway."

haggle over compensation with a woman who looked so lost and worn out. Honestly, he almost wanted to donate

always had a soft spot for a damsel

as scratched that stone,

again, worried that Zane might get reckless and cause trouble for

her. If Zane tries

actually Baby's bodyguard in disguise-

like Axel, she was all action,

could even last one round with her, well,

...

at Number One Mansion—lots of

works.

Ridley and Keaton said their goodbyes

and Blossom huddled together

just too much to say. They talked about everything: Winona's ordeal, Elysia and Tarquin's crazy love story,

of

a single peaceful night since the Thorne

okay? Just relax. You're safe here," Elysia

See you in

slipped into Caroline's room- she wanted to

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