Chapter 755:

“Didn’t you say she wouldn’t pry?” Kristian’s voice was heavy with insinuation, his words drawn out with a hint of accusation.

Gerard was quick to defend himself, the words tumbling out in a nervous rush. “It’s a misunderstanding! It’s not what you’re thinking,” he assured, his voice tinged with urgency. “Normally, when you receive such a message, the natural response is to inquire about the discussion’s content.”

Kristian considered calling him out on his bluff but paused, realizing Gerard might actually be making sense.

He extended his hand imperiously. “Give me your phone.”

“But…” Gerard’s protest was feeble.

“Hand it over,” Kristian stated firmly.

“Please, just don’t send anything odd,” Gerard pleaded under his breath, his reluctance clear as he handed over his phone with trepidation.

him. Was Kristian exhibiting signs of a split

off a message. “He was asking about your history with him. Since his mental maturity is stuck at a five-year-old’s level, I figured I’d spare him the details about your

with a curt,

message popped up on her screen. “Ms. Briggs, I find myself

typed back, her curiosity

harboring some deep insecurities. Just earlier, when I informed him that you two weren’t actually related by blood, his expression crumbled as if he’d been

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glimpse of the message. His gaze fixed on the screen, a mix of shock flickering across his

really an act Kristian would stoop

Shaw,” Gerard felt compelled to confront the issue. “Don’t you

his expression untroubled.

frankness that brooked no argument. “Deception is the very thing she

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