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 was too loud and

he saw Abel, he was like a mouse spotting a cat, wishing that he could turn invisible just so Abel would not

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

for the boss

preparing meals for four people so many times, he had a good grasp of the portions. If Hera was eating, he could prepare just the right amount. There would

"Go ahead," replied Luca.

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

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

placed them in the pot, and then

the sounds

sharp. From the moment he arrived, something had felt off. Hera and

of footsteps on the stairs made

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

in her mind. She was worried Abel would see through her

standing there like an idiot?"

once clung to him endlessly no longer interested in him

desires were fulfilled? Or

over. "I thought you had left. I'm just

sauntered over to him with a sultry grace, sinking onto

arms with a firm,

from me?" He pinched her

but she forced herself to stay calm. Years of experience in playing this game kicked in. She denied it,

eyes locked on

noticing the suspicion

the steady, powerful rhythm

her heart.

the black card and said, "Oh,

need." Abel caught her hand

look confused as

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

his

as she wanted. That

no future left when she

Hera's heart leaped with joy, but when

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