Chapter 1735

Startled, Coco quickly jumped off her chair and dashed to the door. She stuck her head out to see what was going on.

There was no one in the hallway other than the cleaning lady polishing the handrail on the stairs.

Spotting some scattered dirt near the entrance where a flowerpot was, Coco held the phone and called for Stella. After receiving no response, she lowered her head and realized the call had been unexpectedly disconnected.

Coco was thinking of redialing the number when she heard Keegan’s voice asking, “Did I leave my phone in your room?”

In response, Coco swiftly withdrew her finger, contemplating a condition before returning the phone to him. “Give me Aunt Stella’s number, and I’ll return your phone.”

Keegan shot her a glance. “I’ll give it to you, but she won’t answer your call.”

“Aunt Stella isn’t as petty as you,” Coco mumbled. “I don’t care if she doesn’t answer. Just give me the number.”

Keegan observed her briefly before stating, “If you don’t give me the phone, how can I tell you the number?”

she could find it herself, but fearing Keegan would discover she had called Stella with his phone, she reluctantly returned

turned around and left after grabbing the phone. Coco hurriedly ran after him and said, “You haven’t

Keegan dangled the phone above Coco. “Lesson one in society: Never trust

turned red. She grabbed Keegan’s other hand and bit

response, Keegan lifted

him of

“Let go,” Keegan warned.

wishes, Coco

sighed and uttered a

blankly stared at

you say you want her number?” Keegan said

her bite and

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