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Chapter 332 Allan asked , " Is this all here ? " The table was piled high with jewelry , rare herbs , and ancient tomes , so flashy they nearly fried Allan's eyeballs . 56 % 55 vouchers Lucas was so tired he looked half - asleep , with dark circles under his eyes , like he'd taken a couple of hits to the face . He looked like someone had socked him in both eyes . He was confused . Allan reached out and lightly tapped the gold laurel crown set with 108 fancy pearls . It was so stunning it nearly blew his mind . " Wait ! " Jake shot up a finger . " We're still missing one thing !

" Everyone whipped their heads around to stare at him . Jake leaned in , looking all mysterious . " Mr. Wells ' wig ! " Stella was confused . Sebastian was speechless . Allan didn't know what to say for a moment . John rolled his eyes . After a couple of seconds of silence , everyone whipped their heads around to stare at Lucas . After a couple of seconds of silence , everyone whipped their heads around to stare at Lucas . Lucas barely cracked one eye open and fumbled around in his pocket . With a soft plop , he pulled out a wild , spiky afro wig .

Still half - asleep , he plopped it onto his head , weird but somehow incredibly cute . There came a thud . After enduring a marathon of Grandpa and Grandma's old stories all night , Lucas finally couldn't take it anymore and fell asleep . Sebastian scooped Lucas up and settled him on his lap , his voice frosty . " So , someone sneaked onto Sandridge Island last night , huh ? " John realized how serious things had gotten , and his brows knitted in concern . John's phone buzzed . He glanced down .

" Ivan's still out cold on the hill out back ." Jake blurted out , " Wait , could it be an assassin squad ? " Allan rolled his eyes . " Come on , what kind of killer group shows up bearing gifts ? " ' Are they here to whack us , or just drop off presents ? ' Allan wondered . Stella was confused . Her eyes flickered uneasily for a second . 1/5 < O III 11:14 Mon , Feb 9 Mon , Feb 9 DD Chapter 332 Stella said , " What if they're not here for the loot , but actually looking for someone ?" Stella took a deep breath , forcing herself to stay calm . Allan looked up . " Who are they here for ?

" Everyone turned to stare at him . Only Sebastian looked lost in thought . Stella picked up her coffee cup with both hands , her voice calm . Me . " ***** 56 % 55 vouchers Meanwhile , over at the Trent family mansion , Landen had just finished his morning exercise and was in a great mood , slapping some face cream onto his wrinkled cheeks . With the skill of a pro , he twisted a towel into a K - pop ram - horn style on his head , grabbed his favorite little spray bottle , and strutted off toward the vault like he owned the place . He sang to himself , " Onward , onward .

" He spritzed away as he walked , waving his bottle around . " Man , being a soldier sure is tough- " Landen hummed to himsel He punched in the code as he sang , " And for the ladies ... He scanned his iris . The door opened . A puff of pale mist hit him in the face , and Landen , grinning from ear to ear , hopped right inside , eager to give his precious family heirloom herbs a loving hello . He opened his eyes . " Surpri- " And his grin froze instantly . A split second later , Landen roared , each word practically bursting out of him , " Son of a bitch ! What the hell ! Damn it all !

" His shout echoed across the whole Trent mansion . The birds passing by gave a startled shiver . On Sandridge Island , Ivan was lying there with his hands folded over his chest , his face pale and washed in sunlight . His eyelashes fluttered softly . Clouds drifted overhead , shadows passed , and the wind whispered . ' Is this heaven ? ' Ivan thought . She gave him a mischievous little smile . But the very next second , someone landed a hard slap across his face with a smack , and his grin froze halfway . 2/5 111 O 11:14 Mon , Feb 9 D D.

Chapter 332 Theo leaned in and asked , " Did he wake up ? " Shane shook his head. " Nope ." Ivan said nothing . ' Hell no , you idiot ! ' Ivan cursed inwardly . His eyes snapped open . Ivan shrank into himself , curling up tight . " The sun is too bright ! ' he thought . ' Crap , ' Ivan grumbled inwardly . ' This has gotta be hell ! ' he groaned to himself . A black Maybach glided off Sandridge Island . 56 % 65 vouchers In the car , Stella still had her hair pulled back in a low bun and wore a loose white shirt casually .

Lucas was snuggled in her arms , completely out cold , and every time she poked his soft , jiggly cheeks with her slender fingers , she could not help herself , since the squishy , bouncy feel was far too addictive . With her chin resting in her hand , Stella looked totally relaxed . Next to her , Sebastian , for once , was also in a white shirt , the top button left open in a casual , laid - back way . Allan lounged in the passenger seat , one leg crossed , checking the rearview mirror from time to time . " Got anything you wanna ask ?

" Stella said , absentmindedly running her fingers over Lucas , her gaze drifting lazily out the window , looking totally relaxed . Allan subtly pricked up his ears , trying to catch every word . Sebastian asked , " Were they here to take you away ? " His voice was deep and captivating . He drew out his words on purpose . It was honestly addictive to listen to . Stella was silent . That's all ? ' she thought . ' Seriously , that's all he's got ? ' she thought , barely interested .

Stella was just about to speak when her gaze landed on Sebastian At some point , he had undone another button , revealing a generous stretch of collarbone . ' Seriously , how is he allowed to look this good ? ' Stella thought , feeling faintly flustered . He looked so good that Stella completely forgot what she was about to say . 3/5 < 11:14 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 332 Allan , sitting up front , sneaked a little shake of his head . ' Man , what a sneaky move , Allan could not help thinking .

After a brief pause , Stella snapped back to herself and said , " Nope , I think they were just passing by ." The Maybach slipped into the tunnel . Inside , everything was suddenly swallowed by darkness . 56 % 55 vouchers Suddenly , Stella felt her index finger gently hooked by a cool touch . As the darkness enveloped the car , she felt a quick , stolen kiss brush her lips , and Sebastian's fresh , masculine scent washed over her, making the moment even more electrifying . He pulled away just as fast . As the light flooded back in , Sebastian's husky voice cut through the silence . " Oh .

" Allan didn't know what to say for a moment . He stared at the rearview mirror . ' Nah . Allan thought , unconvinced . ' We're just driving through a tunnel , and Sebastian's ears are already turning red ? What's his deal ? ' Allan wondered to himself . Sebastian lifted his eyes and met Allan's gaze in the rearview mirror , his look icy cold . Allan was silent for a while . " Stella , so why did they only meet Lucas and not you ? " Allan deliberately raised his voice , taunting her through the rearview mirror . Allan made a face . With Stella around , he wasn't scared of a thing .

Stella paused for a couple of seconds . " Oh , they wouldn't dare . " Allan was stunned for a moment . " They ... wouldn't dare ? " " Mm - hmm , " Stella drawled , sounding totally laid - back . ' Retired just like that , dumping a mountain of messes on me ... Now I have to clean up every single one , ' Stella thought , and thinking about it made her fists itch to punch something . Stella flexed her fingers , her knuckles cracking audibly . Allan was silent . ' Guess I just nailed it with that question , ' Allan thought , feeling pretty pleased with himself .

She gave him a mischievous little smile . The car rolled right into the military compound that the city had specially set aside for Bernard . Normally , there'd be a routine check at the gate , but when the passenger window slid down , Allan casually stuck his hand out , flashed something black in his palm , and the guards snapped to attention and waved them through without a second 4/5 111 11:14 Mon , Feb 9 DD Chapter 332 thought . They snapped to attention and saluted , waving the car right through . 56 % E55 vouchers Lucas groggily woke up , rubbing his eyes with his tiny hands .

His short bangs stuck up in messy tufts , making him look extra spaced out and cute . He was confused . He was wearing a little hat with a chibi shark that Ivan had crocheted himself . His perfectly delicate , innocent little face made him look even more cluelessly cute . Lucas let out a lazy yawn , rubbed his chubby cheeks with his tiny hands , and with a little plop , flopped right back into Stella's arms . It was cuddle time . Outside the car , soldiers were deployed in full force , patrolling on a precise schedule .

Bernard's temporary residence was locked down like a fortress , guarded so tightly that without an invitation , not even a fly or mosquito could slip through . The car came to a stop . A guard stepped forward and opened the door from the outside " Mr. Gray . " His manner was nothing but respectful . Sebastian stepped out , his leather shoes landing firmly on the ground . He glanced up at the vintage two - story mansion ahead , eyes dark and unreadable . There were already two cars parked out front . One belonged to Morgan . The other one looked familiar . " Is that the Trent family's car ?

" Stella gave the license plate a casual glance , completely unfazed . ' That's the same car that showed up on Sandridge Island before , ' she thought . Lucas let out a soft , milky yawn , sounding adorably sleepy . Just as his yawn faded away , a howling , miserable cry suddenly rang out from inside the courtyard . It sounded strangely pitiful , almost comically tragic . Sebastian was speechless , and so were Stella and Allan .

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