"That's right," said Liam. He then sighed solemnly and said, "I did find it odd back then. When I asked Simon if he had received any threats, he replied with an indifferent 'no' and hung up the phone."Afterward, disaster befell the Lakeworths like clockwork on the fifth night. That night, the Lake
Blake approached Sean with a concerned look as Liam left. "Sean, my dad didn't give you a hard time, did he?""No, not at all," Sean replied with a gentle smile, reassuring the worried Blake in front of him. "Mr. Sutton just asked me to take good care of you. He expressed his regret for not being t
"I'll deal with the Xenoses and the Lakeworths first, and then..." Sean's expression was serious as he paused."And then what?"Sean looked at Blake as if he wanted her opinion. "Then, maybe bring Cecilia to Ace City, or we could settle in Skye City?" "Why are you looking at me?" Blake frowned. "Di
"You're coming too?" Sean was visibly surprised.It was unlike Blake to suggest such a thing, as she rarely attended public events outside of important functions.Blake raised her eyebrows as she stared at Sean. "Why? Aren't you going to introduce me to your friends?""Well, you've already met Colon
Lindsay felt a cloud of gloom hanging over her. Even Layla noticed her mood and whispered, "Linnie, are you feeling alright?""No. It's probably just that time of the month." Lindsay brushed it off with a casual excuse."Do you want to go back and rest?" Layla asked worriedly.She knew that women o
The man in the suit glared menacingly at the waitress.His henchmen all wore equally hostile expressions."You bitch! Do you know how much that suit costs?""I'm sorry..." The waitress apologized repeatedly. Her voice trembled with fear."Sorry? Is that all you have to say?" the man sneered cruelly.
The man noticed Sean and glared at him with hostility. "Punk, do you know her?""Yeah." Sean nodded.Tina's heart skipped a beat. She hadn't expected Sean to admit that he knew her."What's your relationship with her?""Just friends."Tina's heart sank at Sean's words."Just ordinary friends?" The m
The man furrowed his brows. "You know Mr. Xenos?""Know him? Of course, I do," Sean replied with a grin."Then, hurry up and pay!" the man demanded sternly. "If you don't have the money, then get lost and stop wasting my time!"He thought Sean's earlier words were an attempt to gain his favor. After