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.

was worried that her voice was too loud and might draw Abel's

he saw Abel, he was like a mouse spotting a cat, wishing that he could turn invisible just so

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

are we making lunch for the boss too?" Gerald

was eating, he could prepare just the right amount. There would be no leftovers, and no one

"Go ahead," replied Luca.

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

Gerald toasted the bread. As he was unsure how much Abel would eat, he made extra.

in the pot, and then started helping her

sat on the couch, listening to the sounds from the kitchen. His

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

footsteps on the stairs made him

saw Abel.

and 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

like an idiot?" Abel's displeasure was

woman who once clung to him endlessly no longer

desires were fulfilled? Or

as she sauntered over. "I thought you had left. I'm

sauntered over to him with a sultry grace, sinking

into his arms with a firm,

me?" He pinched her chin, tilting her face up

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

eyes

held his gaze, noticing

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

her heart.

not respond, Hera suddenly thought of the black card and said, "Oh, right. You forgot

need." Abel caught her hand before she

as she stared at

replied Abel. She would not

his money

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

no future left when she lost her eyes

when her eyes met his again, guilt crept

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