Chapter 191 The Fish Is On the Hook

Aiken placed the bags against the wall and then swiftly ran off. As he passed by two

bodyguards, he even threw a triumphant wink at them! Once he left, Maia looked at the six or seven bags on the ground and couldn’t help but laugh.

‘How could this guy be so amusing?”

Cedric felt a surge of anger. The slap she gave him seemed to hurt again. Her laughter was because of another man. Could he not be furious?

Then, Cedric looked at the two bodyguards. Seeing that Maia’s laughter dumbfounded them, he became even more infuriated!

“Ready for a job hunt?”

When the two bodyguards heard Cedric’s words, they quickly lowered their heads. They retreated to the door outside the safe exit.

Maia watched the two bodyguards leave nervously, picked up the bags, and turned to Cedric, her lips curled.

“I want to go home. Take care of yourself, Mr. Cedric. I won’t keep you company. No one will suspect you if you tell them you were worried about me and forced me to go home to rest. Three years ago,

years ago, I listened to

I listened to your words more than anyone else.”

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In the past, she took him too seriously. Every word he said, she could remember as if it were an imperial decree.

“Tomorrow, find an opportunity to tell Tess about the charity event.”

paused and shifted her gaze

“What charity event?”

curled his lips. It was a smile that

day, bright and early, Tess had already arrived at Prismara Hill. Excited, she came to pick

why did

you might oversleep. Hurry up and get out of bed. You’re a good kid, but you love to

I really behave like that?” Maia smiled at Tess. Every time she spoke to Tess now,

have to remind you about your habits? What do you think

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took a few sips of juice and smiled. “I remember that time. I really wanted to buy a bicycle. I had already picked one out and was waiting

me buy the bike. However, she told me that not getting the scholarship was my fault, and I had to bear the consequences. No money meant

buying a bike again after that, and the next year at school,

“I didn’t

to buy it for you, but you

is no longer

her mother was sitting across from her. Maia lowered her head, her expression changing. But her long

have brought up the past, making you sad again. You

looked at Tess, saying, “Aunt Tess, I’m going to Osttahl in

“It’s

belongings have appeared there.” Maia’s tone was

Rosa’s belongings? What belongings? How come I’ve never heard

watch mom used to wear. Aunt Tess, do you remember?” Maia

a

a lot of them. The watch Mom used to wear, a collectible, took me a long time to find. According to Cedric,

is so chaotic… It’s not safe. I’m worried about you going alone.”

have to get back that watch. It may be related to the person who killed my

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