Chapter 979:

Biting her lip, she followed them, choosing a seat two places removed from Sean.

Susanna reached for some food, saying, “Frank filled me in on your predicament. Considering how kind Sean has been, you should show some gratitude. What are you trying to achieve with these antics? Trying to climb the ranks?”

Marlene mustered a polite smile, though it appeared increasingly forced. “I’m truly thankful to Sean. I only wish to look after him. I’m not sure what you mean by ‘climbing the ranks.'”

Tucking her hair behind her ear, Marlene revealed her comely side profile. Her eyes, slightly reddened from the tears, accentuated her fragile appearance.

Yet, her display of vulnerable beauty didn’t catch anyone else’s attention at all.

bowl, advising, “Eat more, talk less, or

your job to

but her demeanor quickly turned

close to Sean. I might not have

glance at Marlene. She had no desire to give this conniving woman another look. Unfortunately, it was Sean who

when Norah

what you love

than Norah Wilson, who had been missing for over a year.

did it sound like Norah was still alive

down and

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