Chapter 969

“Alright.”

After Hugh left, Brittany returned to her studio, only to be summoned away by Ysabel for a meeting.

Meanwhile, Hugh settled into the backseat of a sleek black Bentley.

The woman who had just dined with him spoke with deferential poise, “Young Master.”

“Erase all trails. We can’t let anyone trace our whereabouts.”

“There’s been someone snooping around the research institute,” the woman said with a slight frown. “Could it be Ms. Dustin?”

“I’ll persuade her to back off.”

Hugh leaned back against the plush leather seat. “How’s Estelle doing?”

“The Hartman family is being stubborn. She’s living with Mr. Dominic Hartman.”

“Hmph, she’s got nothing but Dominic on her mind. Forget it, let’s go.”

It took Brittany three days to finalize the design draft for Hugh, who was quite pleased with the outcome.

was in order, Brittany handed

of the month neared, the buzz around Saskia’s wedding

was abuzz with activity, the Metzger family remained

and his wounds had significantly healed.

utterly exasperated by his attention. Mrs. Metzger’s hopes

Ophelia brought her work to the hospital room, settling into a couch to tackle her

brimming with a plaintive look, fixated on

why won’t you

attention unyielding from her documents.

felt an irritating emptiness; as if he’d lost something vital. Yet, Ophelia didn’t care for him. If it weren’t for Mrs. Metzger’s wishes, she probably wouldn’t

bed, Jonathan’s head drooped like a

Ophelia sighed

looked up, his eyes pitiful. “Ophelia, if you don’t want to stay here with me, I could talk to my mother.”

felt a surprising

extended her hand.

the glass, sipping

given him; he didn’t want to guzzle it down

it was directed at Saskia, now it seemed to be

avoiding you.

then?” Jonathan’s

by the idea of their engagement and his hopeful eyes, leaving her at a loss for

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