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

had not done anything wrong, the memory of nearly dying back then still haunted him. Whenever he saw Abel, he was like a mouse spotting a cat, wishing

do less work and, more importantly, stay out

the boss too?" Gerald started toasting

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 no one would

"Go ahead," replied Luca.

but it was better to have the meal ready. Otherwise, he

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

in the pot,

couch, listening to the sounds

sharp. From the moment he arrived, something had

on the stairs made him

froze when she saw

keep from Abel, and now that she was facing him, alarm bells blared in her mind. She was worried Abel would see

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

who once clung to him endlessly no

desires were fulfilled? Or was she hiding

she forced a smile as she sauntered over. "I thought you

a sultry grace,

pulled her into his arms

He pinched her chin, tilting her face up to meet his

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

eyes locked

held his gaze, noticing the suspicion

leaned into Abel's chest under the pretense of closeness and listened to the steady, powerful rhythm of his

her heart.

black card and said, "Oh, right. You forgot your card upstairs. I'll go

caught her hand before she could

pretended to look confused as she stared

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

spend his money

plenty of it, so he could let her burn through as much as she wanted. That money? It was the price he was paying for her remaining

have no future left when she lost

leaped with joy, but when her eyes met his again, guilt

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