Chapter 144

Willow followed behind Madeline as she said, “Ms. Larson, why don’t we ride in my car? My cafe is nearby

Madeline smiled lightly and said, “Thank you kindly for the offer, but I have some matters to attend to, so I’m afraid I can’t join you for coffee today.”

Willow was slightly taken aback by her answer. Then, after a pause, she said, “Alright, if that’s the case.

Seeing the hint of disappointment on her face, Madeline explained, “Wesley is likely in this area, and I have to meet him.”

When Willow heard that, she thought, Wesley Her fourth brother?”

Her eldest brother Caleb, second brother Nolan, and third brother Cavin were all extraordinary in their own ways. As for this fourth brother of hers, there was no need to even mention him.

Willow straightened her face and said, “Alright then, I won’t keep you from your important matters. If there’s another opportunity, I’ll invite you for coffee again.”

Madeline nodded, got into her car, and after sending Gloria away, she drove towards a remote mountain retreat on the outskirts.

The mountain retreat was a luxury estate, popular among the wealthy and influential for their vacations. Madeline drove all the way to a house nestled deep within the property. After comparing it with a photo, she confirmed it was the right place. She touched her chin and quietly complained, “And I still had to ask Nolan for this address.”

She couldn’t understand why Wesley had been in Acocester for several days without reaching out to her. If he truly wasn’t paying attention to her, how could he have quietly dealt with Jasmine? It was truly puzzling.

Madeline pressed the doorbell at the entrance. The door slowly opened, but there was no one inside. Confused, Madeline walked into the yard. Everything was quiet, and she hesitated as she looked at the house. As she got closer, she finally noticed someone sitting by the fish pond on the side of the house.

The person was sitting with their back to her, dressed in loose black clothing, making their figure appear tall and slender,

Madeline gripped her phone and cautiously approached, testing the waters, “Wesley?”

come and

a fishing rod, though it was unclear what he was fishing for. Indeed, there was an empty seat beside him. Madeline walked over

constantly treading life and death. He was both mysterious

a glance at Wesley’s profile. His face looked even more cold and ruthless than she remembered, with his sharp, model–like features that

how long have you been in Acocester? Why haven’t you

eyes. She

bother you, so I decided not to show up unannounced, he said. “I have to admit, I’m a bit surprised you

said. “I looked into it. I know she once caused you to be hospitalized while you

appeared before her. She

fond of breaking social rules. So, he quickly adjusted

it comes to

hand, his unusually long fingers strong and marked with visible scars.

stared at his hand in a daze for a while, then

said, “Yes, the one time

slightly raised the fishing rod in his

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simply because he didn’t want to win. He wanted to please Madeline, so he deliberately lost

of missions, Wesley had gradually lost much of his kindness. Simply put, he had lost much of his humanity. He saw people not as people but as prey. The only difference was whether they were worth his effort or not. That was all. It was very

quietly with her hands in her lap and said, “Wesley, how about joining us for dinner tonight?

are too risky lately,” he declined. “If I get too close to you, I might drag g you

terrifying hell. I have too many enemies who would love nothing more than

have to

in a low voice, “You’ve finally escaped the shadows. You shouldn’t reconnect with us. Rather than keeping you close. I’d prefer to see you living

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