Mable sat on the couch with 23, who was sitting on her slipper, looking up at her.“23, do you think I did the wrong thing today?”Mable remembered how Blair sounded when he heard her suggest breaking up. It made her feel extremely uncomfortable.She picked 23 up and placed it on her lap, feeling her nose sting. “He loves me, but I can’t be selfish. I’m also afraid he might regret it later. What should I do?”A short pain was better than a prolonged one.Maybe his love for her would gradually fade away.At that thought, Mabel could not hold back her tears.Whenever she thought of Blair not loving her anymore and falling for someone else, it felt like her heart was being torn apart.“Woof...”23 saw her cry and reached its front paws to touch her hand as if trying to comfort her.Mable rubbed 23’s head and could not stop her tears.At that moment, her phone rang.Mable glanced at it. It was from Rahman.She wiped her tears with a tissue. Once her emotions were under control
“Are you sure Anthony is the boss of Black C?” Mable asked.Rahman hesitated. “I can’t be completely sure. I was sitting in a car and saw a group of people surrounding him as he walked out of the hotel. I could only get a brief glimpse.”Black C’s boss had two capable assistants, a man and a woman. They usually handle things on his behalf, so he rarely appeared in public.Recently, when Rahman was investigating Anthony, he saw the latter’s photos and initially thought he looked familiar. Then, he slowly remembered that Anthony bore a resemblance to Black C’s boss Rahman had seen two years ago.However, he could not be entirely certain they were the same person.“What’s the name of Black C’s boss?” Mable asked.“Calvin.”Rahman paused, then said, “I also had someone check Black C’s recent activities. It seems Calvin hasn’t been in Monafett for some time.”“Is that so?”Mable nodded thoughtfully. Calvin had been absent from Monafett recently, and Anthony only returned from Monaf
As soon as Mable entered the banquet hall, she saw two familiar faces.They were Howard and Ethan, whom she had not seen for a long time.Mable held a wine glass and walked over to greet them.“Professor Jefferson, long time no see.”Ethan was as polite as ever in front of Mable.Mable smiled and clinked her glass with him. “Don’t keep calling me ‘Professor’. It’s just Mable.”Ethan looked at Mable and smiled elegantly. “Sure.”Howard looked at Mable. “Mabes, when are you free to come over for dinner? Grandpa has been mentioning you often lately.”Mable nodded. “Sure. How is your grandfather these days?”Old Master Morse’s leg no longer needed acupuncture treatment. After finishing a couple more courses of the medicine prescribed by Mable, he no longer had to take it.“Not only does Grandpa’s leg not hurt anymore, but he’s also more energetic. He had a medical checkup at the hospital a few days ago. His various indicators have improved significantly compared to the first half
Anthony noticed Mable as soon as he arrived.He had originally planned to greet her after a while. However, to his surprise, she approached him first.“Long time no see.”Anthony looked at her with a vague smile. He could sense a hint of unfriendly intent in her gaze.Mable raised her wine glass. “Here’s to you. Congratulations on getting what you wanted.”Anthony clinked his glass with hers and looked at her seriously. “I never expected you to congratulate me. It doesn’t seem appropriate.”Mable raised her brows. “Are you surprised?”Anthony took a sip of red wine and did not hide his thoughts. “Considering your relationship with Blair, shouldn’t you view me as an enemy?”Mable swirled her wine glass elegantly, a hidden edge in her smile. “You’re right. I’m raising a toast to my enemy.”Anthony’s hand paused, his eyes carrying an enigmatic smile.Mable looked at Anthony and hooked her finger at him.Anthony hesitated for a moment before walking over and leaning close.“Ant
Lesley was approaching Blair when she overheard his question to Ethan. So, she said, “Master Blair, are you looking for Mable? I know where she is.”Blair frowned.“Look at this, Master Blair...”Lesley showed him the photo she had just taken.Blair glanced at it, and his expression instantly turned cold....Meanwhile, in the open-air garden outside the banquet hall.Mable casually sat by the glass railing, swirling her wine glass. Then, she took out her phone and set an alarm for ten minutes.Anthony arrived before she could finish her drink.“What did you want to ask me?” He stood a few steps away from Mable and asked.Mable glanced at him. “Why are you standing so far away? Are you afraid I’ll attack you? Don’t worry, I won’t touch you.”She paused before adding, “For now, anyway.”Anthony raised his brows and walked over to sit down across from her. “So?”Mable did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point. “Where did you buy the hallucinogenic drug you
Lesley had a hunch that Mable was cheating with Anthony since they disappeared off to the open-air garden. So, she went there along with Blair. From afar, Blair saw Mable and Anthony sitting in the garden, having a pleasant talk. They seemed happy together. Blair once told Mable to stay away from Anthony. Did his instruction fall on deaf ears? Clenching his fists, Blair took large strides over. At a closer distance, he could hear Anthony say, “Mable, if I were to pursue you, what do you think my chances would be?” Blair paused as his dark eyes flickered with murderous intent. Mable laughed. She said, “That’ll depend on how you pursue me.” Blair stared at Mable in disbelief. Did she just give Anthony the green light to pursue her? Mable was eager to break up with him, only to turn around and jump into Anthony’s arms. Blair could not believe it. “Master Blair, I’ve seen her type too many times. She’s a flirt and a gold digger. She hits on Anthony right after
Anthony gave a nod. Catching a figure behind a tree by the corner of his eye, Anthony asked deliberately, “I think Blair’s feelings for you are genuine. Are you really dumping him? Is there no chance of you getting back together?” “I have many suitors. You can’t expect me to reciprocate everybody’s feelings. I don’t want to be tied down. His feelings are a joke to me.” Anthony clicked his tongue. “You’re a heartless woman.” Mable raised a brow. “So, do you still want to pursue me?” Without a word, Anthony looked at the approaching man. Here Anthony thought Blair would not make a move. All he did was eavesdrop. Blair sure could put up with a lot. As Anthony looked behind her in silence, Mable cocked her head back for a look. Once she got a good look at the man behind her, her eyes flickered. The color drained from her face. “Blair?” Blair, dressed in a black suit, stood three feet away from Mable against the light. Tension was thick in the air. Anthony laughed and
Mable frowned at the sight of Lesley. “Who the hell are you? What gives you the right to meddle between me and Blair?” “You!” Lesley was livid. However, she quickly played the damsel in distress when looking at Blair. “Master Blair, I was only trying to set the record straight for you.” Blair furrowed his brows at Lesley. He paused for a bit before walking ahead. Lesley took the opportunity to hide behind him. It looked like Blair had taken a protective stance toward Lesley. Mable watched him, her gaze unreadable. She could not believe that Blair would defend Lesley. Taking cover behind Blair, Lesley popped her head out and gave Mable a smug look. By coming to her defense, Lesley believed Blair must have some feelings for her. Blair narrowed his eyes and said in a husky voice, “Are my feelings a joke to you, Mable?” Mable met his gaze and pursed her lips. There was no turning back at this point. Yet, she could not stop her heart from aching. “Yes.” Mable too