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.

Gerald was worried that her voice

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

Abel did not notice him, he could do less work and, more importantly, stay out of danger. Luca simply smiled without

for the

grasp of the portions. If Hera was eating, he could prepare just the right amount. There would

"Go ahead," replied Luca.

it was better to have the meal ready.

As he was unsure how much Abel would

in the pot, and then started helping her with the meal

couch, listening to the sounds from the kitchen. His

had always been sharp. From the moment he arrived, something had felt off.

the stairs made him

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

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

are you just standing there like an

to him endlessly no longer interested in

Or was she

smile as she sauntered over. "I thought

sauntered over to him with a sultry grace,

her into his arms with a

her

blinked her eyes. Panic was swirling inside her, but she forced herself to stay calm. Years of experience in playing this game kicked in. She denied

sharp eyes locked

gaze, noticing the

listened to the steady, powerful rhythm of his heartbeat. However, instead of comfort, a sense of unease settled

her heart.

did not respond, Hera suddenly thought of the black card and said, "Oh, right. You forgot your card upstairs. I'll go get it for

need." Abel caught her hand before

as she stared at him. "What's

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

spend his

let her burn through as much as she wanted. That money? It

have no future left when she lost her

heart leaped with joy, but when her eyes met

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