Yan Chuan couldn’t make sense of it all. But now that he was awake and out of bed, apologizing seemed futile. He could only curl up in bed, awkwardly wrapped in the blanket, and say a dry “I’m sorry” to Ash. Fortunately, Ash didn’t say much in response. “The rain…
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Chapter 326: A Night of Unexpected Companionship
“There’s no need for a little dog to be so enthusiastic, but Mom still doesn’t want to see the baby and a man sleep in the same room!” “I could be a hot water bottle instead.” “Someone as young and strong can lie on the ground all night without shivering;…
Chapter 324: The Encounter with Duncan
Before heading downstairs, the young Asian proprietor changed into a slightly loose outfit that revealed her delicate collarbone and graceful neck. As she tilted her head down, the enticing lines of her slender neck became evident. “I have a question to ask…” Although the young police officer seemed prepared to…
Chapter 321: The Unforeseen Companions
The man descended the stairs and stood in the chaotic lobby. “What happened?” the young man who had just come down asked as he wiped his glasses and adjusted them. His gaze swept over the crowd, pausing momentarily on the half-reclining Vincent before raising an eyebrow. Then his attention fixed…
Chapter 318: A Tense Encounter
Duncan sidestepped him, ignoring the still-struggling Vincent on the floor, and walked straight up to Yan Chuan. Yan Chuan didn’t know what he wanted to do, his lips pressed tightly and his brows furrowed. What did this person want? “I’m sorry,” Duncan’s apology came with sincerity; he casually holstered his…
Chapter 319: The Unfolding Tension
Brandon shuddered. The henchmen assigned to “deal with” the bodies returned, parked the vehicle, and walked straight towards Duncan. They even brought back the weapons from the truck. The men disguised as gold prospectors were silent and muscular, saying nothing, but their intentions were clear. They would not cooperate with…
Chapter 316: The Gathering of Gold Seekers
In a relatively spacious lobby, there was a vibrant atmosphere, with the sound of wooden stairs echoing and various conversations, but mostly silence prevailed. An ethereal, black-haired Asian beauty was surrounded by much taller men, her soft, flowing hair cascading down to cover her porcelain cheeks. Her eyes were wide…
Chapter 313: The Unlikely Encounter
If he showed even a hint of embarrassment, this group would only escalate their behavior. The gold seekers continued to laugh, but Yan Chuan had already stopped looking at them. His role in the script was that of the innkeeper, which seemed neutral on the surface, yet he remained somewhat…
Chapter 314: The Night of Terror at the Inn
The little boy beside them interrupted with a question, asking why. Yaxiu, having a good temper, explained to the boy, “Because rain impacts the ground; if the soil isn’t firm, it’s easy for the rainwater to wash it away.” The green-eyed inn staff smiled, “Remember to block the tires with…
Chapter 310: The Unexpected Encounter
Yan Chuan felt as if he had returned to the little sofa in the punishment world, curled up in a corner, with someone pressing down on his shoulders. “Smack!” Yan Chuan swatted away Dan Qi’s outstretched hand. The sound wasn’t loud, but in the stuffy atmosphere of the hall, it…