In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 387 Lying About Being Friends

It took about two hours by car to reach Jessica’s house from Coronia University.

The road was bumpy along the way. During the journey, Callum briefed them on Jessica’s background.

In short, she was the only child from a wealthy family. This became evident when they saw the

they got to the Landon family’s house.

large villa who’s

The villa had an antique design, with a large garden in front featuring meticulously cared-for flowers and plants

“This is the place,” Callum said, stepping out of the car first. “This is the place,” Callum

“Let’s go look,” Xander

a reassuringly gripping Grace’s hand.

Grace nodded and followed him out of the car.

Standing outside the villa, that of the car.

to examine it closely.

was the first to speak. “Theoretically, the Landon family hasn’t lived here for a long time, but the villa is

stepped forward and rang the doorbell.

a woman in her 50s or 60s asking, “Who are

and

Residence?”

with a smile. “Hello, is

sized up Grace suspiciously and

Xander said, “We’re Ms. Jessica’s friends. She asked us

him. Their eyes met, and Xander

woman still seemed suspicious of them.

“Yes.”

a moment of hesitation, she was about to say something when Callum took out his phone and handed

asked us to help her take a

saw Callum showing her a message between him

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hasn’t been home for a

would come for a visit.

her eyebrows and

her confusion and gave her a knowing smile. Without further explanation, the three of them

I was planning to resign after Mr. and Mrs. Landon passed away. But Ms. Jessica took pity on me,