Chapter 2338

As she reached the stairway, she heard a faint rustling sound coming from the Living room below.

Tilda tensed up, becoming hyper-alert.

She had read countless stories about how the New Year period saw a spike in burglaries.

Though the security here was usually tight, the villa’s remote location made it an easy target.

Biting her red lips, Tilda descended the stairs quietly, grabbing a crystal ornament as a makeshift weapon.

The late-night sky was clear, the moon casting a faint glow through the windows.

In the dim light, she saw a figure bent over, seemingly searching for something.

Tilda knew she had to act quickly.

Swallowing hard, she raised the crystal ornament, ready to strike, and shouted, “Thief!”

figure reacted swiftly,

crystal ornament grazed

frowned and then grabbed Tilda’s wrist, pulling her into a firm

“It’s me.

voice, Tilda stopped

“Lyndon?”

nodded, a hint of annoyance in his

“Yes, it’s me.

you really think

Tilda smiled awkwardly.

the light if you were coming downstairs in the

for a moment before replying, “You didn’t

Tilda was momentarily speechless.

He had a point.

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