Chapter 139 Encountered Danger
Audrey looked at the girl with some confusion, “Do you know me?”N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.
The girl’s eyes welled up with tears as she nodded frantically, “My mother used to talk about thedy a lot, and she mentioned
you too.”
The girl stepped back, letting Audrey and Chloe in.
The room was very shabby, it was evident that Jessie’s family was not doing well.
“Where was Jessie?”
“My mom... fell seriously ill three years ago, and her health had never been the same since. She passed away three months
ago.”
A hint of surprise shed in Audrey’s eyes, “I’m sorry, | didn’t know.” She pursed her lips, looking at the girl, “What''s your name?”
“My name was Laura. | took my mother’s surname.”
Audrey saw the luggage in the living room and asked thoughtfully, “Are you nning on going on a long trip?”
“Things were getting tough at home, | nned to find a job in Cloud City.”
Before Audrey could say anything, Laura suddenly knelt before her, her eyes welling up with tears. “Miss, my mother often spoke
of how kind your mother was. If she were still alive, my mother would never have left the Watson family. Miss, | can do all the
housework, including washing and cooking. Could you please let me go to the Watson family to take care of you?”
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Laura’s sudden action startled both Audrey and Chloe.
Chloe grabbed Audrey’s slender arm, pulling her back a step.
“Looking for a job is just looking for a job, why the grand gesture? Are you trying to force her to agree?”
Tears fell from Laura’s eyes like a string of broken pearls. “Miss. | beg for your mercy. | will work hard and will not let you down...”
Andrey cast her eyes down at Laura, noticing several wounds on the back of her neck. They appeared to have been treated with
ointment and were slowly healing Audrey bent down. helping Laura to her feet. and as she neared her neck, she caught a faint
scent.
This scent...
It did smell quite simr to the ointment Elise had used on her before!
Aglint shed in Audrey''s eyes as she suddenly understood something, and she pulled Laura up
If she hadn’te today. Laura would probably have gone to apply at the Watson family too!
“Alright, | agreed with you ”
“Thank you. Miss.” Laura cried andughed excitedly
Laura packed her things, ready to leave with Audrey and Chloe.
Just before stepping out the gate was pushed open by more than ten ruffians from outside
Seeing such a big scene. Chloe hid behind Audrey
“Yo. Laura, you''ve got two little beauties at home! Tsk. such tender
skin, such pretty and innocent faces, they’re even more beautiful than the stars on TV!”
Each of the local ruffians held a long stick or dagger in their hands, it was clear that they came prepared.
Audrey slightly squinted her eyes, a sneer echoing in her heart..
Clearly, someone had sent them over.
Although she knew Taekwondo, with Chloe as a hindrance, facing ten opponents alone, and with the opponents armed with
weapons, she was not confident that she coulde out unscathed.
Audrey nced at Laura, “Is there a back door?”
Laura nodded, her face pale, “Yes, there is.”
“Take us through the back door.”
The local ruffian saw three girls quickly running towards the back. door. He chased after them with a lewd smile. “Why are you
running? Banyan Vige is my territory. Unless you’ve grown wings, you won’t escape from the palm of my hand today.”
Audrey ran while pulling out a wolf repellent spray from her bag. She nced at Chloe, who was pale-faced beside her, handed
her the spray, and then picked up a sharp stone from the side of the road.
Chloe was terrified, but seeing Audrey’s calm andposed.
expression, she didn’t dare to scream. She could only follow her and run forward quickly.
But soon, a gang of local ruffians who intended to block their way appeared ahead.
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