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

wrong, the memory of nearly dying back then still haunted him. Whenever he saw Abel, he was like a mouse spotting a cat, wishing that he could turn invisible just so Abel

notice him, he could do less work and, more importantly, stay out of danger.

making lunch for the boss too?" Gerald

so many times, he had a good grasp of the portions. If Hera was eating, he could prepare just the right amount. There would be no leftovers, and

"Go ahead," replied Luca.

would not eat anything she made, but it was better to have the meal ready. Otherwise, he would just use it

was unsure how much Abel would

rinsed the ingredients twice, placed them in the pot, and then started helping her with

the sounds from the

the moment he arrived,

sound of footsteps on the

when she saw Abel. Why was he still here?

secrets to keep from Abel, and now that she was facing him, alarm bells blared in her

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

woman who once clung to him

Or

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

a sultry grace, sinking onto the

her into his arms with a firm,

her chin, tilting 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

sharp eyes

noticing

listened to the steady, powerful rhythm of his heartbeat. However, instead of comfort,

her heart.

and said, "Oh, right. You forgot your

her

confused as she

replied Abel. She would not have much more time

his

he could let her burn through as much as she

when she lost her eyes and

when her

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