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.

chilling thought struck him. Was Kristian exhibiting signs of a split personality? The man before him seemed utterly transformed, his

mind to whatever wild thoughts were swirling in Gerard’s head. Instead, he kept tapping briskly on the keyboard, his fingers moving with casual ease as he fired 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

with a curt,

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typed back, her curiosity

continued with a tinge of concern, “I believe Mr. Shaw might be 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 left utterly alone

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message. His gaze fixed on the screen, a mix of shock

act Kristian would stoop

confront the issue. “Don’t you think this sort

his expression

no argument. “Deception is the

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