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.

your voice down." Gerald was worried that her voice was too loud and might draw Abel's

haunted him. Whenever he saw Abel, he was like a mouse spotting a cat, wishing

do less work and, more importantly, stay out of

are we making lunch for the boss

times, he had a good grasp of the portions. If Hera was eating, he could prepare just the right

"Go ahead," replied Luca.

better to have the meal ready. Otherwise,

toasted the bread. As he was unsure how much Abel would eat, he made extra. It was better safe

them in the pot,

couch, listening to the sounds from the kitchen. His

moment he

footsteps on the stairs made

she saw Abel. Why was he still

to keep from Abel, and now that she was facing him, alarm bells blared in her mind. She was worried Abel would see through her and make

you just standing there like an idiot?" Abel's

who once clung to him endlessly no

Or was she hiding

heart clenched, but she forced a smile as she sauntered over. "I thought you had left. I'm just surprised

to him with a sultry grace,

her into his arms with a firm,

from me?" He pinched her chin, tilting her face up to meet

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

sharp eyes

his gaze, noticing the suspicion

pretense of closeness and listened to the steady, powerful

her heart.

thought of the black card and said, "Oh,

Abel caught her hand before she could

as

keep it. Buy whatever you want," replied Abel. She

his money

through as much as she wanted. That money? It was the price he was paying for her

left when

Hera's heart leaped with joy, but when her eyes met his

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