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

neared, the buzz around

family was abuzz with activity, the

for over half a month, and his wounds had significantly healed. He had completely forgotten about Saskia, his attention now solely on Ophelia.

on the other hand, was utterly exasperated by his attention. Mrs. Metzger’s hopes for her to keep Jonathan company only added to her frustration.

the hospital room, settling into a couch

in bed, his eyes brimming with a plaintive

why won’t you talk

silent, her attention

emptiness; as if he’d lost something vital. Yet, Ophelia didn’t care for him. If it weren’t for Mrs. Metzger’s

Jonathan’s head drooped

her paperwork, she finally noticed Jonathan’s unusual silence. Recalling Mrs. Metzger’s request, Ophelia sighed internally and rose to pour him a glass of warm water. “Jonathan,

to stay here with me, I could

expression, Ophelia felt a

extended her hand. “Drink

took the glass, sipping

Ophelia had given him; he didn’t want to guzzle

it was directed at Saskia, now

her temples. “I’m not avoiding you. I’m just really

you like me, then?” Jonathan’s gaze was

of their engagement

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