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.

sure everything was in order, Brittany handed

end of the month neared, the buzz

with activity, the Metzger family remained unusually

half a month, and his wounds had significantly

Metzger’s hopes

to the hospital

in bed, his eyes brimming with

why won’t you talk to

was silent, her 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 stay at the hospital.

head drooped like

worked through her paperwork, she finally noticed Jonathan’s unusual silence. Recalling Mrs. Metzger’s request, Ophelia sighed internally and rose to pour

to

his dejected expression, Ophelia felt a surprising twinge of compassion.

her hand.

glass,

didn’t want to guzzle

of Jonathan’s infatuation. Before, it was directed at Saskia, now it seemed to be at her.

avoiding you.

me, then?” Jonathan’s

but she was caught by the idea of their engagement and his hopeful eyes,

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