Chapter 956

Johanna’s phone vibrated a moment later. Thomas had replied.

His answer was terse: [?]

Johanna quickly sent another message.

Johanna: [Thomas, my elder brother is Jamie Walton. You must have heard about the assassination

attempt at the signing event in Tesrainea a few days ago, when he was shot. Jamie just regained consciousness, and he claims you tried to kill him.]

Thomas: [You must be mistaken. How could an ordinary man like me possibly attempt to assassinate the head of the Walton family? Your brother is giving me far too much credit.]

Reading this, the corners of Johanna’s lips curved into a faint smile.

So, Thomas still didn’t know that she already knew his true identity.

This was turning into an amusing game–like playing a redemption route in a strategy sim.

And Johanna loved games like this.

guy“. The kinder she was to an “ordinary guy“, the more deeply Thomas would be moved. In the

a young age proved he was every bit as capable and ruthless as her brother. Once society’s

made


earlier, she never would

Victoria far too well.

Victoria, but not every suitor was even qualified to

catch Victoria’s eye, status and family background

young, handsome, and

to be courted by a lecherous

Kalen family stood at the peak of high society; Victoria’s choices among promising young men were endless. She herself was so outstanding that few dared harbor thoughts of her if they weren’t qualified. And even if some old fool tried, her three protective older brothers would drive him

every one

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of unease tugged at Johanna–what if Victoria tried to take him away?

just about to reply when another


possibly harm your brother? But if you suspect me, then let’s not contact each other for now. Once my name is

the second, her smile vanished. Panic shot through

so, a knock sounded at

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