When the Family 160

Chapter 160 Full of Hidden Meaning

Ludwig fell silent.

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Jean couldn’t help but keep pressing. “You said before that you joined the Abyssal Choir because you owed someone a favor-”

“Was it that person who told you to protect me?”

The boy shook his head, answering each word clearly. “No.”

His dark eyes locked onto Jean. “As for who.exactly gave the order… I can’t say. It’s classified.”

Jean realized Ludwig wouldn’t tell her and wisely dropped the subject.

She needed to sort through this carefully.

Which meant, most likely, the entire Abyssal Choir organization–including Ludwig–had no idea she even existed at first.

The only person who knew about her was the one who gave Ludwig the protection order.

Unfortunately, Ludwig was staying tight–lipped about it.

Her place in the Abyssal Choir remained a total mystery. It looked like she would have to wait until the upcoming meeting to try to uncover the truth.

Wait-

She turned her sharp gaze on Ludwig. “You just said that most people in the organization don’t even know me. Then why do

his lips slightly. “They know I’m protecting someone. They figured it’s

Jean:…

that was a ridiculously simple

you didn’t refuse?”

of Ludwig’s lips curved up slightly. “Why would I refuse? Think of it as a new trial for

say anything

she asked, “By the way,

pick you up then,” Ludwig said, patting Jean lightly on the shoulder as if

not to worry.

a little. “The

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boy standing in front of her seemed a

just used the badge to contact me?” she asked, half exasperated, half

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been as fast. Besides, you’re surrounded

That was true.

boy’s speed really was

Ludwig had already moved to the window. He turned back, his black eyes as dark and deep as ink. “I’m heading back. Get

Ready?

to prepare just

unexpected

there was a hidden meaning in the boy’s

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