The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 1144 No Need For Pretense

For that reason, Neera really wanted to refuse. However, she could not do so. We still need his help to stabilize the situation, so it wouldn’t be right to refuse such a small request. Besides, since he’s in a good mood and wants to treat me to a meal, I should just go. It’s really not a big deal.

With that in mind, she nodded in agreement after a brief moment of hesitation. “All right. Just let me get changed.”

Avery chuckled gently. “No rush.”

Even after going upstairs, she could not shake off the feeling of uneasiness when recalling his expression earlier. In the end, she decided to bring Zephyr with her.

“What’s the matter? Don’t you trust me to protect you?” Avery asked as they got into the car, feigning nonchalance.

She hastily explained, “No, not at all. I’m used to having Zephyr with me whenever I go out. Besides, you haven’t fully recovered and can’t afford to overexert yourself. If something happens, it’ll be better to let Zephyr handle it.”

It was unclear whether he believed her, but seeing that he said nothing more, she finally breathed a quiet sigh of relief.

Soon, the car drove up to a restaurant, and the pair entered the private room that had been reserved in advance.

serving her food and

not feeling hungry at all. “Mr. Cox, you don’t have to do this. We’re in

or pressure her. Knowing better than to overdo it, he simply nodded and started chatting casually with

of the rare medicinal materials,

organization similar to the World Medical Alliance that brings together many medical practitioners from Phison. They come from families of ancient medical practitioners and are no less competent than those in the World Medical Alliance. The guild possesses hundreds, if not millions, of medical

her interest instantly, and her excitement was clearly visible. “Absolutely!

it toward her. “In that case, hurry up and eat. I’ll take you there once you’re

Her spirits lifted, and her heart

driving for over twenty minutes, they finally pulled up in front of

a building like that, and she looked

are seven or eight floors and an auction hall on each

grandeur, she studied it in astonishment while swallowing

and Zephyr had also parked their cars. Irwin stepped forward first and identified himself