Chapter 3452 Why They're Helping Her To Cover This Up

"I'm just making plans with a friend. No need to go into all that, right?" As Luca said, she lifted her gaze to meet Shanks.

His eyes were as deep as the ocean, and in that split second of eye contact, she felt like she was being pulled in. She suddenly felt like she had just exposed herself.

Awkwardly, she cleared her throat and said, "Mr. Shanks, I'll head downstairs to make lunch."

Shanks did not call her out on it, nor did he press further. He simply returned to his experiment.

Downstairs, Luca saw Abel sitting on the living room couch. Ignoring him was not an option. Luca greeted him politely, "Mr. Abel."

Abel took a slow drag from his cigar, his blue eyes scanning her from head to toe. He was deep in thought.

He remained silent, seemingly deep in thought. His dark and brooding expression sent a

chill down Luca's spine. Without saying a word, she turned around and walked straight into the kitchen.

Gerald was already inside.

When he saw her, he mouthed, "You're here?"

Luca nodded.

He leaned in and asked in a hushed tone, "Ms. Craw, are you making lunch?"

"Yes." Luca took out the ingredients.

Gerald had ordered them through the grocery app.

"Is the boss still out there?" Gerald asked in a low voice. He was afraid Abel would overhear.

"He is," Luca replied in her usual tone, making no effort to be quiet.

She knew something Gerald did not.

People from the Island of Despair had exceptional hearing due to their specialized training.

Abel, in particular, could hear everything. The kitchen was not far from the living room, and with no soundproofing, whispering would not help. If they made a sound, he would pick up on it.

her voice was too loud and might draw Abel's

he saw Abel, he was like a mouse spotting a cat, wishing that he

could do less work and, more importantly, stay out of danger. Luca simply smiled

the boss too?" Gerald started toasting

for four people so many times, he had a good grasp of the portions. If Hera was eating, he could prepare just the right amount.

"Go ahead," replied Luca.

not eat anything she made, but it was better to have the meal ready.

Abel would eat, he made

placed them in the pot, and then started helping her

to the sounds from the kitchen. His

had always been sharp. From the moment

sound of footsteps on the stairs made him look

reached the last step and froze when she saw Abel. Why was he

now that she was facing him, alarm bells blared in her mind. She was worried Abel would

there like an

him endlessly no longer interested

desires were fulfilled? Or was she

she sauntered over. "I thought you had left. I'm just surprised

sultry grace, sinking

pulled her into his arms with

something from me?" He pinched her chin,

but she forced herself to stay calm. Years of experience in playing this game kicked in. She denied it, saying, "What could I possibly

sharp eyes locked

gaze, noticing the suspicion

chest under the pretense of closeness and listened to the steady, powerful rhythm of his heartbeat. However, instead

her heart.

card and said, "Oh, right. You forgot your card upstairs. I'll go get

Abel caught her

to look confused as she

it. Buy whatever you want," replied Abel. She would not have much more time

spend his money

her burn through as much as she wanted.

when she lost her

joy, but when her eyes met

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