Gab gazed out the window at the deep blue sky, his eyes squinting slightly as he spoke in a grave tone, “I've
thought about it, but | feel like | was born to be here. I've forgotten what normal life is like, and I'm afraid |
wouldn't be able to adjust.” Estelle said, “Didn't you mention you were going to stay back for two months this
time? Maybe you should give it a try.” Gab replied, “I'm already grooming someone to take over. Now that
Triceratops is gone, Citadel is going to reshuffle its deck. Alvis and | never wanted to get our hands dirty with
Citadel's internal mess, but it seems we've been dragged into it anyway. Jonathan and | have a rough direction
for Citadel's future governance.” He paused, a smile spreading on his face, “Before this operation, | had no idea
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJonathan was Alvis. Alvis always kept a low profile and steered clear of our turf wars with Triceratops. His
willingness to reveal his identity was all for you!” A softness touched Estelle’s eyes, “I must have worried him.”
She looked at Gab with a playful smile, “You could step back like Jonathan, especially now that Triceratops is out
of the picture. There's no need for you to handle everything firsthand.” Gab nodded, “I'll consider it.” Estelle
turned her gaze back to the window, “My injuries are almost healed. I'm thinking of heading back tomorrow.”
Gab responded, “I'll accompany you to J City tomorrow, then head back to C City afterward.” With a warm smile,
Estelle said, “You should visit Grandpa first. It'll put his mind at ease. I'll follow in a few days so he doesn’t worry
about my injuries.” “Alright.” After chatting for a while longer, Gab received a phone call. He glanced at the
screen, excused himself, and left the room to answer it. Estelle picked up the tea beside her and took a sip,
immediately setting it back down. All she craved now was sugar, even the slightest bitterness was unbearable.
Putting down the cup, she raised an eyebrow and turned to the man standing behind her, “What are you doing
there, lurking around like a ghost?” Lambert's gaze was intense as he watched her. With a crooked smile, Estelle
teased, “Why so silent?” Lambert took a couple of steps closer, his deep brown eyes flickering with an uncertain
light, as if he was a bit nervous. His voice was low and husky as he said, “Is the tea too bitter? | can get you
ssugar.” “No need. | already had ssugar with my medicine this morning. Jonathan won't lethave
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much,” Estelle replied with a light smile. Lambert's eyes darkened momentarily. He took a seat where Gab had
been and spoke softly, “Do you know what Raiden offeredto betray you?” “Hmm?” Estelle was genuinely
curious; she had never heard him mention this before. Lambert's eyes held a distant look as he continued,
“Raiden said if | handed you over, I'd know who killed Stella!” .
(Image) Lambert grew even more embarrassed, “I was a fool, go ahead and laugh.” “It’s not that,” Estelle said,
reigning in her laughter slightly, “Thank you for still remembering me.” Visit englishto read full
content. (Image) . (Image) Estelle thought of the memorial chapel and
was still touched. “Thank you for doing all this for me!” Lambert's eyes becmore urgent, filled with hope. He
opened his mouth cautiously and asked, “Could you, perhaps, stay?”