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?”

and have

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

rate, constantly treading life

looked even more cold and ruthless than she remembered, with his sharp, model–like features that exuded aggression, yet his entire being seemed unusually calm.

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

slightly upward and turned to look at Madeline with his deep, intense eyes. She had now grown into

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

she hadn’t brought it upon herself, I might not have been so harsh, Wesley said. “I looked into it. I know she once caused you to be hospitalized

he appeared before her. She willingly followed him into the

not fond of breaking social rules. So, he quickly adjusted his words, “I only intended

it comes to

he raised his hand, his unusually long fingers

at his hand in a daze for a while, then

“Yes, the one time I lost

raised the fishing rod in

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

him. He was the perfect hunter. How could he let his prey win? After years 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.

about

risky lately,” he declined. “If I get too close to you, I might drag g you down. Don’t come

looked seriously into Madeline’s eyes and softened his tone. “If people discover that you’re my only weakness, you might face a terrifying hell. I have too many enemies who would love nothing more than to see

have to fear? Didn’t we both

shadows. You shouldn’t reconnect with us. Rather than keeping you

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