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 went

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

imperceptible weariness. He must be

smirked. "She's just my female companion.

and asked no more, seemingly not interested to

the table. He looked

and said

I trust you."

looked at me

what he meant and reached

case, a broad hand pressed on the back of my hand. The warmth of the man's palm

Theo raised his eyebrow. "I don't trust you, Mr. Milan. It's better

and I was starting to grow flustered. I wanted to pull my hand back

"You're still as cautious

my arm and pulled me into his arms.

too quickly, and I had no time to react

realized what was going on, Milan had already

grabbed the necklace around my neck. The hand