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 voice was too loud and might

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

did not notice him, he could do less work and, more importantly, stay out of danger. Luca

the

good grasp of the portions. If Hera was eating, he could prepare just the

"Go ahead," replied Luca.

the meal ready. Otherwise, he would just

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

placed them in the pot, and then started

sat on the couch, listening to the sounds

moment

of footsteps on the

saw Abel. Why was he still here?

blared in her mind. She was worried

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

once clung to him endlessly no

Or was

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

over to him with a sultry grace, sinking onto the

into his arms with

He pinched her chin, tilting

inside her, but she forced herself to stay calm. Years of experience in playing this game

eyes locked on

held his gaze, noticing the suspicion in

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

her heart.

suddenly thought of the black card and said, "Oh, right. You

caught her hand before

confused as she stared at him. "What's

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

his

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

would have no future left when she lost her eyes and

when her eyes met

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