Chapter 139 The Villa

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Transportation to Taragon University was very convenient. There was a bus stop right outside that could take you there in just four minutes.

While moderately sized, the two–storied villa provided ample room for her to live alone.

It was well–equipped with all essential amenities and featured an appealing decor style.

However, Isabelle’s main issue with the villa was its location in a busy area, surrounded by major roads, a nearby park, a shopping mall, and even an overpass view.

The ongoing hustle and bustle, constant traffic, and bright lights posed challenges for activities that require privacy, such as discreetly disposing of a body.

“Do you like it?” George Harris asked.

“It’s nice, but not very convenient, Isabelle responded.

George pressed on. “How so? Is it transportation or something else?”

As they stood on the second floor, Isabelle looked out the window at the bustling streets below. She turned to George with a smile when she heard his question, but remained silent, just giving him a look.

Dylan, who was standing beside them, sensed the tension.

Although Isabelle had not explicitly expressed her dissatisfaction, George could tell she was not pleased with the villa.

“If you don’t like it, I have several other properties nearby that we could look at,” George offered.

“You’re getting better at lying, Mr. George. You only bought this villa this morning.” Dylan murmured to himself.

Isabelle had already inspected the other properties nearby, all of which were similar.

presence of many people might deter her adversary. She would be visible while they lurked in the shadows. The location inadvertently offered her a strategic advantage, though it was not

about this

“Yes,” Isabelle confirmed.

watch, George suggested, “Should we head out

declined the offer and quickly saw

he left, she handed George a bank card, saying, “I’ve already bought this villa, Mr. Harris. There’s no need for you

looked at the bank card but did

the compensation that Erin’s father paid to Isabelle

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139 The Villa

better if you didn’t visit often. We can keep in touch by phone if

phone has been modified so that no one can eavesdrop on

sure George’s phone was too.

phone would be

asked, “Miss Jenkins, are you trying to distance yourself from me?”

at school, accepted his house, gave him a watch, and the two had dinner together in the evening

him to reduce

remarked, “How

question, “Mis

might ask, aren’t you and Mr. Harris friends? Why

Harris’s safety. He has been tremendously helpful, and I value

“So, this is for my safety. I misunderstood,

Do you

image of Isabelle leading on a battlefield flashed through Dylan’s mind, prompting him to

card back towards Isabelle, their hands briefly touched, exchanging a moment of delicacy and warmth.

light smile, George noted, “Since my dear Miss Jenkins

villa

you wish in Taragon City, George continued, “If you ever need me, just ring me up any time. I can

him

she reclaimed the card and said, “Look after yourself.”

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