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.

that her

memory of nearly dying back then still haunted him. Whenever he saw Abel, he was like a mouse spotting a cat, wishing that

less work and, more importantly, stay out of danger.

for the boss

Hera was eating, he could prepare just the right

"Go ahead," replied Luca.

to have the meal ready. Otherwise, he would just use it as an excuse to

how much Abel would eat, he made extra. It was better

placed them in the pot, and then started helping

sounds from the kitchen. His gaze was

had always been sharp. From the moment he arrived,

the stairs made him

and froze when she saw Abel. Why was he still here? Regret flooded her

her mind. She was worried Abel would see through her

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

who once clung to him

were fulfilled? Or was she hiding

as she sauntered over. "I thought you

sauntered over to him with a sultry grace, sinking onto the seat

into his arms with a

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

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

sharp eyes locked on

noticing the

leaned into Abel's chest under the pretense of closeness and listened to the steady, powerful rhythm of his heartbeat. However, instead of comfort, a sense

her heart.

of the black card and said,

need." Abel caught her hand before she

to look confused as

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

his

it, so he could let her burn through as much as she wanted. That money? It was the price he was paying for her

would have no future left when she lost

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

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