Chapter 1033

"Annie, how are things going with the Nettleton family?"

Annie, thinking her parents were asking about her engagement with Conner, replied casually, "I've talked it over with Conner. Once we find my sister, the engagement's back on track." Her parents exchanged knowing looks. "Annie, did you happen to run into that guy you used to like in Havenbrook, uh, Chad?"

Annie cut in quickly, "Mom, Dad, let's drop that. Conner would get all jealous if he knew. Plus, Chad's married now and even has a kid. It's best to leave the past where it belongs." Mrs. Martin chimed in again, "So, Annie, didn't you meet any other nice guys in Havenbrook?"

The Martins shifted uncomfortably. "There's nothing wrong, sweetheart. We're just concerned about you. Honestly, maybe it's best to keep some distance from the Nettleton family. We only want you to find a good guy and have a peaceful life. We don't care about riches or status; we just want a simple life for you."

Sensing something was off, Annie got suspicious. "What's going on, you two?"

Annie chuckled. "With Conner in the picture, even there was a decent guy around, do you think Conner would let it slide?"

Noticing her parents' odd behavior, Annie's gaze sharpened. "Tell me the truth, did my sister... reach out to you?"

Martins looked flustered. "No, honey, she hasn't. We don't know where she is, so how could

Annie stood up suddenly. "I believe my sister's still out there. She cares too much about us. If she's alive, she'd contact you, not me. Conner wouldn't harm her, so was

seen her," her parents insisted, eyeing

head. "Stop trying to fool me. I can

estate, Andre leaned back on the sofa with his eyes closed.

can't be. She loved Emmery too much and is probably alive just

"That shipment, Maja knows where

at Andre, confused

his eyes.

with Mia. To keep her safe and plan for a comeback. Conner had the Nettleton family under his thumb.

Web. "If Leo could get back in there and dig up those transaction records, it'd

on the back. "Leo's just a

word that the hundred boxes

to pull a fast one

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