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.

got into

“Mr. Linden’s house.”

name list from Maia, he had some

“Yup,” Maia nodded.

I saw the livestream about Zera. Your ex–husband had his assistant carry her to the ambulance. People are saying he didn’t carry her because he still has feelings for

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did we first

when

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

know why I

head.

because of him.” Her tone was calm despite

fell silent for a moment before bursting into tears

you’ve been

a few tissues and chuckled. “What the hell

sensitive man, all

couldn’t help

of the suburbs. Maia parked the car at the entrance of a villa. Buck

is it?” the butler asked drowsily as he saw Maia and

from Starlight

at her, dumbfounded

supposed to

pressed the button beside him, and the gate slowly

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

rushed downstairs.

Linden.” Sitting down on the sofa, Maia saw

smile. “What can I do for

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