Chapter 39 Cannot Count On Him

What he said set the livestream room abuzz.

Cedric was known for being a heartless man, but how could he be so callous when Zera was on the verge of killing herself?

When Zera saw Cedric, her eyes were filled with hope again. “I knew you’d come, Cedric. You broke my heart, you know…” She sobbed, clutching at her chest.

Maia guessed that she would step down from the edge and throw herself into his arms before pretending to pass out.

And that was exactly what Zera ended up doing…

It was the same old trick again. Maia didn’t bother to see what happened next and logged off the livestream.

She checked the time and saw that there was only 10 hours left until the inauguration ceremony tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. She had to hurry.

Maia then picked up the detailed account statements from the coffee table and drove away

from Cloud Nine Residences.

The city was still brightly lit late at night.

Maia quickly made a call.

Someone picked up, and a deep male voice said, “Hey, I’m already at the bus stop. Where the hell are you? It’s getting late, and I’m not keen on sticking around long enough to attract any weirdos, okay?”

“Buck, you’re two meters tall and weigh 120 kilograms. Do you seriously think anyone would dare to prey on you?”

Soon enough, Maia pulled her car over at the bus stop.

Buck got into the backseat of

“Mr. Linden’s house.”

Linden? The finance manager of Starlight Entertainment?” Having received a name list from Maia, he had some knowledge of the top executives at

“Yup,” Maia nodded.

ambulance. People are saying he didn’t carry her because he still has feelings

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did

when

the time, Buck had been a trainee nurse, but his large and wieldy frame made it difficult for him to perform his duties and he was constantly being told off by the head nurse. Maia often saw him crying because of this, so she

you know why I

his head. “You never told

because of him.” Her

for a moment

been through so

light, Maia handed him a few tissues and chuckled. “What the hell are you

sensitive man, all

help but

suburbs. Maia parked the car at

asked drowsily as

from Starlight

stared at her, dumbfounded

asked, “Aren’t you supposed to invite me

the button beside him, and the gate slowly

Buck entered the living hall, Mr. Linden, who had been

rushed downstairs.

saw him

Maia,” Mr. Linden said, giving her an insincere smile. “What can

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