Chapter 1010

Eric remained silent. The corner where he stood was filled with a heavy quietude.

The man’s stern features became even more evident.

“Last time, I covered for her by picking up a call from your brother lan. Trust me, if I have to keep doing this, he won’t need any prompting from me to start investigating who Patric is. It’s just that currently, he’s tied up with some issues regarding Holden and doesn’t have the time.”

The man’s fist rested against the mirror, his tone shifting into a soft lure.

“Speaking of which, perhaps it’s due to your influence, but I’ve come to find Maja quite appealing.”

“I’ve had her send the stuff to you.”

“Would’ve been easier if you did this earlier. I wouldn’t have had to risk taking lan’s call and almost revealing our whereabouts.”

A smug grin spread across the man’s face.

Eric had a gentle demeanor, and whenever he spoke to someone, it was always with kindness. Anyone who met him would never forget his face. That’s why, during their first encounter, Maja was completely awestruck by him.

It was for this reason that she insisted on meeting him during lan’s gambling agreement. Only by seeing him in person would she be able to truly let go.

“Eric, I’m entrusting her to you. Don’t pull any tricks. You know I don’t consider the consequences. If I sense something wrong, I won’t hesitate to take this woman for myself.”

The conversation faded away.

in her dreams, abruptly jolted awake

it official. I’ve already announced it publicly. You’re not allowed to

“Uh huh, okay.”

words that lan had said while she was drifting to sleep.

just wanted to end

mentioned that they were officially together.

she remembered this, she started smiling in her dreams, completely oblivious

noticing her phone on the

for her phone but froze when she saw the numerous marks littered across

traced from her shoulder to her palm.

weren’t left–by Jan. Although lan was fond of leaving marks, they were

earlobes, whispering

pale as she hastily threw off the covers and tried to get out of

feet. She wasn’t a fool. Having had many encounters with lan, she knew

as she quickly reassured herself that it was

got out of bed, but her body felt weak and sore.

on her neck were now covered with a new layer, obscuring lan’s marks.

her face vigorously, trying to recall

about Patric, as if another person

be Patric’s twin

was impossible. Even twins wouldn’t look this

slept

her spiraling into

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