Kisa smiled and pecked him back on the cheek as she promised, "Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as possible."At this moment, Gilbert's eyes were even wider.'Since when did Kisa ever take the initiative to kiss me? Never.''So, I'm no better than that brat in her heart, huh?'The mountain region was remote, and there was no direct flight.After some consideration, Gilbert decided to drive there himself. That way, the time will not be too tight and will save them the hassle of swapping rides.He did not arrange for a driver and instead chose to take the wheels himself.As for the reason for this, he naturally wanted to use this opportunity to be alone with Kisa.Calthon was snowing for three consecutive days, and the entire city was covered in snow.The weather was cold, but the festive New Year mood still went strong.The streets were still adorned with New Year decorations.When they left the city, Kisa saw the lively atmosphere there, feeling a little lost and uneasy ins
"Mr. Tanner, please, you have got to save me!"Adrien leaned against the back of the chair. His long slender legs were crossed and folded together.Even when he was already in his fifties, the man still exuded a charm across his entire body.Amidst his mature charm was a streak of stern majesty. He looked down at the prostrating woman on the ground and, through her, seemingly saw her greedy mother and her despicable father once again.A look of deep disgust flashed across his eyes.He took a puff and looked at Anthony beside him.Anthony held his arm as he said with an impassive face, "This woman is afraid that Gilbert will find out the truth of the fire and take revenge against her. So she's begging you to help her.""Mr. Tanner, I only just found out that you bear a grudge against Gilbert and Kisa," Sharon crawled before him and said anxiously, "I beg you, help me. Do not let Gilbert find out the truth of the matter. If you help me, I'll do anything for you."Anthony sneered
Kisa looked at the address Davian had given her, then looked at the remaining mileage and felt a bit of a headache. "Is this address correct? Are those two jailers really in this little hilly village?" The place was called Hillsby, which she had never heard of, and could not even find on the Internet. Judging by the remaining distance, as well as the car's speed, it was hard to tell when they would get to Hillsby. And even if they got there, there was no guarantee that the two jailers would be there, and they might have fled.Gilbert found a more upscale-looking hotel and parked up, then said, "The men Davian sent are still in the village. They will inform me if there is anything."As he opened the car door, a gust of old air rushed in. Gilbert quickly closed the car door back, rummaging around to find something to keep warm. But he found nothing. So he took off his coat and draped it on Kisa.Kisa frowned and subconsciously leaned back. "It is okay. I'm not cold. Keep it for yourse
"How are you going to sleep in the car? Aren't you tired after such a long journey?" Gilbert said snappishly as he pulled her back.'You were the driver and didn't complain. Who am I to say I'm tired?' Kisa groused in her mind but said nothing.Gilbert glanced at Kisa and asked the receptionist, "Do you have a suite?""Yes, we have.""I will get the presidential suite, the biggest one.""Okay. So, do you still want the single room that you have registered for earlier?""No. Just the suite will do.""Okay."After checking in, Gilbert took his room card and asked the receptionist, "Do you have room service?""I'm sorry. We don't have catering in the hotel, but you can order takeout." The receptionist handed him a takeout order form.Gilbert thanked her and led Kisa toward the elevator. The receptionist could not help but glance at Gilbert for a few more times as he went. She found him so good-looking, almost like a movie star.The hotel had only one elevator. As Gilbert and Ki
"Are you going to spend the night outside the door?" Kisa asked, reaching for her backpack.Gilbert avoided her hand and came in with the backpack anyway.Kisa took a look at the doorway. Feeling nothing unusual, she closed the door. She always felt insured while being outside. After closing the door, she bolted it. When she turned around, she saw Gilbert fanning his nose with his hand, looking disgusted.Kisa grimaced with disdain. "You should really experience life in a lower-middle class neighborhood, preferably the slum."Gilbert smiled. "I can also endure hardship. I just can't stand this smell."'Heh! All said and done. He is just being fastidious.' The room's windows were open, and the heating system warmed up the room. Kisa did not want to talk to him anymore. She just wanted to take a shower and lie under the covers. Besides, she had a pang of discomfort in her stomach, perhaps from eating something dirty. She carried her backpack and headed for the bathroom.Gilbert loo
"What are you doing?" Kisa was puzzled.Gilbert said nothing, just preyed open her hand and then stared at the scar in her palm. The vine badly scuffed her palm when she pulled Gilbert out of the cave. The scar looked scary, but it was just a superficial injury. She recuperated at home, and it had healed quickly. Now, only some scars were left. Had Gilbert not looked at the scars now, she would have almost forgotten about it.She pulled her hand back and said, "It's nothing. It has already fully healed."Gilbert looked Kisa in the eyes and was just about to say something when there was a knock on the door."The takeout must have arrived, right?" Kisa asked subconsciously."Sit tight. I will check it out," Gilbert said.He was very cautious. He peeped through the peephole before opening the door, and even then, he only opened it ajar. Before long, he returned with a bag of snacks and some packed food.Kisa glanced at the door to ensure it was bolted before asking, " You are also
There was sparse moonlight shining through the window. She could vaguely make out shadows moving in the bathroom. She tensed up, and her hair stood erect. She did not dare to move a muscle but just stared at the bathroom, the door of which was just six feet from the bed. It was dark inside the bathroom, but she could see shadows moving. Kisa was nervous.'This is the eighth floor. How could someone climb up here? What could that be? A thief? Or the killer who wants to stop her from finding the truth about the prison fire? It won't come to the hotel to steal if it is a thief, not to mention that I have just checked in. If it is not a thief, then it is likely a killer.'Her mind was racing, and she looked on with bated breath before she carefully got out of bed. She did not even dare to put on her shoes but just walked barefoot on the carpet toward the door of the room. Two shadows came out of the toilet just as she reached the door. She was so scared that she covered her mouth.In th
She held her breath, stared at the darkness in front of her, and could not hold back her cry. She was trembling, her inner fear devouring her little by little like this endless darkness.Suddenly, there was a soft sound in the darkness. It was the sound of a switch being turned on, and with that soft click, the room lit up. Gilbert rubbed his eyes and frowned at her. "What happened? Did you have a nightmare?"Kisa was transfixed, looking at him and forgetting all her movements. She was dumbfounded, tears still on her face, and she looked a bit wretched.Gilbert looked baffled. He was clearly half-awake, his hair disheveled, his eyes groggy, and the thermal underwear on his body wrinkled."I was dreaming, and I heard someone crying. I listened carefully, and it sounded like you. Then I woke up and found that you were really crying." Seeing that she stood transfixed in the doorway without responding, he could not help but smile. "Why are you crying?"Kisa snapped back at last. With