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 the blueprints over to the factory.

month neared, the buzz around Saskia’s

abuzz with activity, the Metzger family remained unusually

over half a month, and his wounds had significantly healed. He had completely forgotten about Saskia,

Mrs. Metzger’s hopes for her to keep Jonathan company only added to her frustration.

real way to decline, Ophelia brought her work to the hospital room, settling

eyes brimming with a plaintive look, fixated on

why won’t you talk to

her attention

see Ophelia, he 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

head drooped

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, would

to stay here with

dejected expression, Ophelia felt a surprising twinge

extended her hand.

the glass, sipping

him; he didn’t want to guzzle it down

the extent of Jonathan’s infatuation. Before, it was directed at Saskia, now it seemed

massaged her temples. “I’m not avoiding

me, then?”

idea of their engagement and

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