Chapter 1952


    Estelle watched as Jonathan''s eyelids grew heavy and gently fell shut on the screen, his longshes


    casting faint shadows under his weary eyes.


    He was truly exhausted.


    She understood his anxiety and concern he had been carrying over the past few days, all the restraint


    he had exhibited—for her.


    She knew every facet of his love for her.


    Estelle gazed unblinkingly at his sleeping face, a mixture of joy and sorrow swelling in her heart.


    Overwhelmed, her eyes brimmed with tears as she whispered softly, "Honey, I love you!"


    If their time together in the hidden chamber was the awakening of her feelings, a different kind of


    affection beyond camaraderie, then venturing to J City was a quest to understand those unfamiliar


    emotions.


    But it was only after really being with him and getting to know him that she realized how wonderful he


    was, and what love really meant.


    His love was a transfusion of new blood into her life, a ray of light piercing the gloom of her existence,


    breathing new life into her.


    Estelle tilted her head, admiring his handsome, tranquil features, and couldn''t help but smile, her eyes


    shining like stars.


    Jonathan had truly fallen asleep, missing the words that would have thrilled him to ecstasy.


    The next morning, as Lambert descended the stairs, he found Alvis and hispanion Beverly seated


    in the living room. They were still wearing the masks from the previous day, as if it was their usual


    attire.


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    For some reason, Lambert sensed a tinge of disgust in Alvis''s gaze toward him.


    He frowned slightly but his face quickly brightened with a smile as he approached, "I apologize for not


    visiting Mr. Alvis sooner, and now you''ve had toe to me so early. That''s quite remiss of me."


    Alvis responded with a detached tone, "No need for apologies. I''m here to discuss the matter of new


    energy with Mr. Brennan."


    Lambert raised an eyebrow, "So, you''re interested in new energy as well?"


    "New energy threatens the oil market in my federation. Of course, I''m interested!" Alvis replied tly,


    giving nothing away.


    Sensing Alvis''s hostility toward him, Lambert thought he was opposed to a partnership with Raiden, but


    with a twist of his lips, he said with a light smile, "We can discuss the details of cooperation with


    Raiden. There''s no need for hostility between us—instead, we could be partners."


    Alvis said nothing, sipping his coffee without a hint of leaving.


    Sylvia chimed in with a warm smile, "Mr. Brennan, where is yourpanion? We had such a delightful


    conversation yesterday. I was hoping she could show me around Zion."


    Lambert replied with a smile, "She''s still asleep. I''ll wake her up. If Ms. Beverly and Mr. Alvis would


    excuse me."


    Feeling the man beside her tense up, Sylvia quickly interjected, "I can go and wake her!"


    "No need!" Lambert refused outright, "She''s quite shy and not fond of strangers entering her room. I''ll


    go."


    As Lambert turned toward the stairs, Sylvia caught a glimpse of Jonathan''s intent to stand and quickly


    tugged at his sleeve.


    She let go quickly, "Sorry! But please, stay calm. I trust Estelle, and I believe you trust her even more."


    Jonathan took a deep breath and settled back into the couch, his gaze fixed on the upstairs, his


    expression beneath the mask turning grim.


    He should strap them both to a rocket and send them off to colonize a new—let them contribute


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    Sylvia whispered, "Lambert surely doesn''t know Estelle''s real identity. Don''t worry too much!"