Chapter 133


    She sent him a message at night, and it wasn’t until noon the next day that he received the transfer,


    but he didn’t text her back. Magdalen had some free time that day, so she took her to The Hungry


    Spoon to try some new dishes.


    Unexpectedly, they ran into Manley when they were leaving. Manley and some friends were there for a


    meal, and seeing her, he unabashedly walked over, smiling, “Are you having lunch with friends?”


    Her sported a fresh addition to his style–a shiny silver earring adorning his left ear.


    The new essory added an extra touch of allure to his already charmingly rebellious and


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    mischievous look. Magdalen couldn’t help but grin, breaking the moment by dering, “You guys can


    chat. I’ll catch up with my friend for a little while.”


    In a hushed tone, Estelle responded, “I’ll be waiting for you in the lobby.” “Sure thing!” Magdalen waved


    goodbye and departed first. “Howe you and Magdalen are good friends?” Manley raised an


    eyebrow. “I’ve always been curious.”


    Estelle asked indifferently, “Do you need anything?”


    Manley chuckled softly, his yful gaze fixated on her. “Well, since you’re my public girlfriend,


    shouldn’t I be allowed to chat with you fo no reason?” His flirtatious demeanor added a touch of charm


    to his words. He continued, his eyes scanning her appreciatively, “By the way, I hope you weren’t


    harmed by Lucille’s peoplest time. With your impressive skills, I doubt they could haveid a finger


    on you. Rumor has it that they ended up getting beaten so badly that even their own mothers wouldn’t


    recognize them. My girlfriend is absolutely amazing!”


    Seeing him bringing it up, she asked, “What did you do to Lucille?”


    Manley’s eyes shed, and he slowly smiled. “She tried to hurt my girlfriend, what do you think I could


    do to her? Just made her leave the country and nevere back!”


    “Isn’t she your cousin from your aunt’s family?” Estelle asked.


    “Yeah, so?” Manley’s voice was yful but half–serious. “What’s a cousinpared to a girlfriend?


    She was causing you trouble, of course I’d protect you and sacrifice her!”


    Estelle, knowing Manley’s tendency for exaggeratedpliments, didn’t take his words to heart. She


    responded with a light tone, making it clear that she didn’t take his ttery seriously. “Oh,e on. You


    didn’t have to go that far. I don’t want to feel like I owe you anything.”


    Manley couldn’t help butugh, showing a somewhat sad expression, and sighed, “Do I look like a


    really bad person? What heinous things have I done that made you hate me so much?”


    Upon thinking about it, there wasn’t really any significant grudge between them, and one way or


    another, he was helping her this time. So she softened her tone, “No matter what the reason is, thank


    you!”


    Manley’s mischievous eyes glistened, and his jawline, smooth and refined, possessed a


    handsomeness reminiscent of a character from aic book. He continued, his yful demeanor


    intact, “I managed to upset my entire aunt’s family over this. A mere ‘thank you‘ feels a bit insincere,


    wouldn’t you agree?”


    Raising her eyebrows, Estelle inquired, “So, how exactly would you like me to express my gratitude?”


    Feigning deep contemtion, Manley offered a suggestion, “Well, how about treating me to a nice


    dinner?”


    “No way.” She couldn’t read Manley and believed it was best to stay away from potential dangers.


    Manley’s beaming face suddenly looked hopeless, and he frowned, “It’s such a simple request but you


    still refuse. What else can you do to thank me?”


    Estelle thought about it and said seriously, “I’ll give you money!”


    Manley was stunned, trying to hold back hisughter, but he couldn’t help it, and burst outughing. He


    then asked, “How much are you nning to give me?”


    “How much do you want?”


    Manley struggled to contain hisughter, enjoying the yful banter. “Ten million, huh? How about


    that?” he proposed with a mischievous grin.


    Estelle’s frown deepened, caught off guard by his unexpected greediness. Though she hadn’t


    anticipated such a response, she realized that she had inadvertently made the offer. Reluctantly, she


    mustered the determination to face the consequences and said, “Fine, give me your ount number.


    I’ll transfer it to you right away.”


    “You’ll really pay?” Manley felt like he was going to choke on hisughter. “Where did you get so much


    money?”


    Upon Estelle’s agreement to transfer the amount, Manley’s expression faltered, a sudden realization


    dawning upon him. His smile faded slightly as he spoke, “Wait a minute, you’re Jonathan’s mistress


    You have ess to his finances. In that case, never mind. I won’t take his money. I can’t risk losing my


    ce in J City.”


    Estelle raised her eyebrows, “It’s your own decision not to take it, don’t say I didn’t offer!”


    “I don’t want your money, but you can’t just get away with it like this. As it happens, I have something I


    need help with. Why not you help me?” Manley suggested with a smile.


    “What kind of help?” Estelle asked warily.