Chapter 42

The following morning, Estelle awakened to the brightness streaming in through the windows. As she opened her eyes and surveyed the unfamiliar surroundings, memories of the previous night flooded her mind.

She turned her head, and she was the only one on the bed.

A sudden thought crossed her mind: Did Jonathan jump out the window and run away?

Nope, because she soon heard his voice.

Estelle looked in the direction of the sound and saw the man standing on the balcony with his back to her, talking on the phone.

Jonathan was wearing a bathrobe, his broad shoulders and narrow waist, and long legs were undoubtedly attractive even just from his silhouette.

He was asking Millard, “How much longer is the agreement with the Macclain family?”

Estelle silently calculated to herself a little over a month.

phone, Millard gave

indifferent, “Contact the Macclain family, terminate the agreement early,

Macclain and had no feelings for

country, the first time he was forced, and this time, for whatever reason, he had violated the principle of loyalty in marriage, it was not right to

but mutter, “What a

she mumbled in annoyance, the man concluded his phone call and entered the room. Their gazes locked momentarily, his demeanor composed

a grayish-white tone and simple decorations.

in his hand, “Someone

thank you!” Estelle

away, he heard Estelle rustling behind

the girl spoke,

his shirt, which

the shirt inside the blanket. As she did so, he could see the red marks on her

looked away,

she was done, Jonathan smiled lightly. “Glad you’re not

turmoil, she managed to maintain her composure. “Certainly not,” she replied, her voice steady. “I should express my gratitude to Mr. Lamont for his willingness to

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