The Woman From Hell

Chapter 996

Keith was very much surprised. He, who was known for his steady composure, suddenly stood up and looked at me with his eyes wide open. "Mrs..."

"Hello," I said, stretching out my hand toward Keith to greet him first.

He froze for a moment, then turned to look at Theo.

It lasted for merely a fleeting moment before he put all his emotions away and shook my hand with a slight smile. "Hi."

Theo merely glanced faintly at me before looking at Milan, saying, "It's been a while, Mr. Milan.”

Both men were about the same height. One was mature and unwavering, while the other was gentle and elegant. Neither of them lost in terms of their aura.

I sat on the chair with Milan, my heart growing restless.

I recalled the words he whispered into my ears previously. Clearly, he was here for Theo tonight.

Nevertheless, the reason he brought me along made m e even more restless now.

Mr. Grant?" Milan sat down and

my face. He sized me up with a slightly unfamiliar gaze as though he did not know me. "Don't you want to introduce

eyes carried a hint of imperceptible weariness. He must be very

and smirked. "She's just my female companion. Nothing special about

nodded and asked no more, seemingly not interested to know more about

on the table.

the leather case on the table and said with

I trust you."

at me

and reached

the back of my hand.

It's better to be on the safe side, s

and I was starting to grow flustered. I wanted to pull my hand back only to realize that he had tightened his grip on my

as cautious as

arm and pulled me into his arms. Then, he lowered

happened too quickly, and I had no time to

realized what was going on, Milan had already

hand grabbed the necklace around my neck. The hand belonged to