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?”

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

phone. Coco hurriedly ran after him

height advantage, Keegan dangled the phone above Coco. “Lesson one in society: Never trust anyone, even

turned red. She grabbed Keegan’s other hand

Keegan lifted

if accusing him of being untrustworthy.Books

“Let go,” Keegan warned.

wishes, Coco bit

and uttered a series

and blankly stared at

you want her

released her bite and asked

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