A Man Like None Other

Ezio sighed and sat to the side, frustrated by his stubborn sister. He had to figure out a way to get through to her.

Suddenly, the door swung open, startling both siblings.

At such a late hour, who would suddenly enter their room?

As they got into a defensive stance, wary of the intruder, they saw that it was Jared who had entered.

“You two haven’t left yet?” Jared asked in surprise.

He had assumed that since Ezio was released, Mia would have taken him and left.

After all, Mia had only come to Beast City to rescue her brother. Now that her mission was complete, leaving made sense.

“Jared, you… How did you get out? And how are you walking around the streets during the curfew?” Ezio asked, his face full of shock.

“Answer me first. Why haven’t you left?” Jared asked in return.

“I was worried about you, so I stayed behind to wait for news. And my sister has been thinking about you so much that she can’t sleep. If we left without seeing you again, she’d be heartbroken!” Ezio quickly explained.

nonsense! Shut your mouth!”

her. Besides, there was Zelda, a stunning beauty by his side, who was not only prettier but also had a

intimacy firsthand. How could she possibly still think of

The real reason they hadn’t left was likely Ezio’s hope to stick around for the celestial crystal vein mine and find a way to benefit

not to expose him and instead smiled faintly. “If you’ve been thinking of me so much, then stay and sleep here.

“Who’s sleeping with you?”

for the door, only for Ezio

late. You should stay here and sleep. You’re not going

Ezio turned to Jared with an ingratiating smile. “Jared, I’ll stand

Jared and whispered, “Jared, Mia is stubborn. Just take the initiative.

at Ezio in shock, finally convinced that this guy was a total scoundrel. He doubted Ezio was wrongly imprisoned.

“Ezio…”

Ezio’s low voice, she heard everything

furious she nearly hit him

of the room, closing the

you helped me rescue