Chapter 769


    “Another year down the drain, huh? Will Gabriel pop back?” Jason asked.novelxo fast update


    “No, he won’te back He’s got himself a new gig. Estelle replied


    Jason took a moment and said, ‘Gabriel’s a real unsung hero. We should all be proud of the guy”


    Estelle stared off into the dazzling sunset and whispered, “He’s always been my guiding light”


    It was her big bro who got her into this organization, dragged her into special camp Then she got her


    team and started running missions.


    It took her ages to figure out what her brother was really up to


    On her way home, stuck in a traffic jam, Estelle shot Jonathan a message


    By the time she got to the Royal Mansion, it was pitch dark. She said her goodbyes to Jason and


    slowly trudged upstairs.


    The moment she opened the door, she noticed the lights in the dining room and kitchen were on. She


    took off her coat and walked further in, only to see a figure bustling about in the kitchen


    Jonathan was decked out in a light grey sweater and beige pants. He was tall, broad–shouldered and


    slim–waisted, even his silhouette was enough to make your heart flutter


    He was cooking up a storm, and when he heard her, he turned around, grinning, “Where’ve you been


    all day?”


    Estelle walked over and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind, “Paid a visit to an old–timer.”


    Jonathan arched an eyebrow, “Got rtives in J City, do you?”


    “Yep.” Estelle replied, taking a deep breath, “Smells amazing”


    Jonathan scooped up a spoonful of soup, blew on it, and brought it to her lips. “New recipe. How’s it


    taste?”


    Estelle blew on it a little, took a sip, and then nodded, “Delicious!”


    Jonathan seldom caught her so unguarded and adorable that it made his heart skip a beat. He pulled


    her closer, gave her chin a little squeeze, and nted a kiss. A bit sweet, isn’t it?”


    “It’s just right!” Estelle looked up at him.


    Jonathan leaned down for another kiss on her lips, “I meant here.”


    Blushing, Estelle wriggled out of his arms, “I’m gonna wash my hands, then we can eat.”


    Jonathan watched her walk away, a soft chuckle escaping his lips


    The next day, Estelle didn’t step foot outside. She got a call from an unknown number.


    The caller imed to be her high school ss president, inviting her to a reunion.


    She barely knew anyone from back then, so she politely declined.


    The president insisted, saying it was a rare asion when everyone was in town so she had toe.


    Estelle declined again.


    Seeing her steadfast in her decision, the president finally gave up and hung up


    Year’s end meant a slew of reunions, with everyone getting together after ages.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    In the afternoon, Estelle got a surprise text from Isis, “Estelle, have you heard about your high school


    reunion?”


    Estelle replied, “Yeah, got a call from the ss president But I declined.”


    Isis texted back with aughing emoji, “Oh really?”


    Estelle was confused, “What’s up?”


    “Just wait,” Isis replied, “I’ll send you some chat screenshots.”