Chapter 138
Manley stood there, watching the two figures disappear in a flash, and the door closed again.
As time passed, a sense of weariness settled upon his face, causing his features to grow dim. Eventually, he sank back onto the couch, fixing his gaze upon the floor. His beautiful eyes appeared distant and lost in contemplation, deep in thought.
Clement leaned in and asked with a smile, “You really like that little girl?”
Manley looked up at him, and after a while, he smirked, his expression wild and unrestrained, “How could I? It’s just fun to provoke Jonathan using her, don’t you think?”
Clement raised an eyebrow, “Be careful when you riding the tiger!”
Manley laughed nonchalantly, “I’m already fearless!”
at him admiringly and poured him a drink, “Manley, you’re such a
of
he noticed someone attempting to take away the cake from the table.
handed Manley the
looked at the words on the cake and said softly, “You guys eat the other cakes. Don’t touch this one!”
like her, but why are
wouldn’t understand. It’s my trophy; of course, I have to keep it!”
cake and wishing him a happy birthday,
and disappointment seeped into Jonathan’s words as he contemplated
help but judge her, feeling that her gullibility was the reason she had been deceived by Jonathan
all the gifts on the table, Manley only
wall, peeking at the scene in the private room.
appeared visibly upset as he cast a cold glance at Charlie and tersely
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