Chapter 33 No Chance To avoid getting exposed, Christopher deployed his acting skills, enhancing his charisma by immediately suggesting a game and supper session with two male researchers.
Luna naturally didnât oblige and turned back alone to her room.
The others exchanged looks. Everyone knew Christopher was just finding an excuse to spend more time with Luna.
Now that the main characters had left, everyone planned to return to their rooms.
Unexpectedly, Christopher genuinely intended to treat everyone to supper.
The trio of researchers was quite surprised and initially wanted to politely decline..
Christopher said, âI should have treated you all to a meal long ago.â
Years ago, he didnât fulfill his obligations his fiancée but now wants to treat his fiancéeâs friend to a meal. Now that their engagement has been called off itâs a belated effort. With nowhere else to go, Isabella couldnât help but sarcastically comment, following their lead.
Christopherâs smile stiffened under the weight of these thoughts.
The trio felt awkward too. After all, Lunaâs return to her room showed that she didnât want to get involved with Christopher personally. Although they thought Christopher and Luna were wellâsuited, they had their limits and didnâtâwant Luna to feel pressured or angry.
While they could be kind, they couldnât guilt trip others.
Seeing their hesitation, Christopher quickly changed the subject. âActually, I wanted to get to know your team members better, so I can invest wisely and pay attention to the details in the future.â
Even though it was likely just an excuse, since it had been said, any further refusal would risk offending the benefactor.
Thus, everyone was swept along by the atmosphere to the male researchersâ room for supper.
Christopher ordered a lavish feast for everyone instantly dispelling any sense of distance. He even went agreeing to autographs and photos. Even if they werenât fans of Christopher, he was a top star, and posting about it would garner a crazy amount of likes on social media.
Before long, Christopher contacted Hayden to arrange two rooms on this floor.
He cleverly chose the room directly opposite Lunaâs Hayden and Thalia eventually arrived, smoothly covering up the lie.
However, after Hayden pulled Christopher aside for a private chat, it was clear the issue was with Bianca. Christopher clearly wanted nothing to do with personâs news anymore.
With Christopherâs attitude, Hayden naturally loosened up and informed the 1/5 On the other side, Isabella and Thalia enjoyed barbecued skewers together. Christopher approached them and whispered, âLater, accompany me to deliver food to Luna.â
Is he using me as a buffer because he is afraid to go alone?
Isabella declined.
She had never considered helping to match Christopher and Luna.
Christopher gritted his teeth. âI just transferred a million, fresh from the oven.â
Isabella responded firmly, âA dealâs a deal. This is a separate price.â
Christopher choked, incredulously looking at this principled (avaricious) person who had just taken his money. She had recently conned him out of his money, yet felt no guilt?
In the end, he had no choice but to transfer money again.
He couldnât help but comment, âIf this continues, Iâll have a conditioned reflex.â
Every time he asked for help, he would give out morey Isabella smiled and accepted the money.
expected, heâs turning into a new leaf! But is he stupid Anyone else here could be a better buffer for him to deliver food. But no, he chose me. Isnât this treating me to frontârow seats? Iâve never encountered such a spendthrift invitation. Haha, my opinion of Chris is truly improving Christopher heard her inner voice and felt numb. Yes, why do I have to choose Isabella? Could it that I considered her family?
Thinking of this possibility, he suddenly felt goosebumps all over.
Forget it At least someone will accompany me.
He selected some food for Luna. Isabella suggested, âThe eggplant is wellâgrilled.â
âShe doesnât eat eggplant.â
Isabella was surprised. âYou still remember her preferences, âYeah.â Christopher responded nonchalantly.
Isabella was somewhat surprised. After all, he had previously been so distant from Luna that she had thought only remembered everything related to Bianca.
They arrived at door, and Christopher knocked Shortly after, Lunaâs cold voice came from inside, âWho is it?â
Christopher replied, âItâs me and Bella. We brought you some supper.â
It was quiet for a moment inside. Obviously, Luna was hesitant. After a while, she opened the door.
275 But as soon as the door opened, Luna looked at Isabella, and her tone warmed noticeably, âThank you, but I donât eat supper, so please donât waste it.â
As Luna was standing at the door, it was clear she had no intention of inviting them in.
Isabella suddenly understood that Luna was being very defensive.
But before Christopher got anxious, Luna suddenly said, âBy the way, Isabella.â
Isabella was stunned, feeling that Luna was addressing her in a more intimate manner.
Luna said seriously. âThank you for what you did concerning Anais. I will remember your help. If there is anything I can do for you in the future, please donât hesitate to ask.â
After that, Luna showed a sincere smile, genuinely expressing her gratitude to Isabella.
If Isabella hadnât seen through and exposed Zeke, she would still be in the dark. She had long wanted to find an opportunity to thank Isabella, but Christopher had been there all along, making her unable to. She had to take advantage of this opportunity to speak.
Isabella waved her hand. âItâs nothing. It shows that you are lucky to accidentally see their true colors. Otherwise, if you continue to help them⦠Sooner or later, the violent man will target you.â
Luna frowned, sensing something similar. âI originally pitied her, but I was wrong.â
âAs the saying goes, âBehind every pitiful person there must be their hateful deedsâ. The sayings were right.â Isabella lamented.
Christopher recalled the messages conveyed by Isabella and couldnât help but grit his teeth. âPeople like Anais are simply bad and stupid. They wasted your kindness. You didnât do anything wrong.â
âShe did make a mistake,â Isabella picked up a skewer from the plate and started nibbling on it.
âHey!â Christopher exclaimed.
Luna looked at Isabella.
Isabella continued. âWhen you first advised her to break up and she agreed but then got back together. you should have realized sheâs not the type to listen to advice. At times like this, you should permanently avoid getting involved in her emotional issues. Some people need guidance, but some donât. She only needs emotional venting and confirmation of their thoughts. So when you encounter such people, you should give up on playing the rescuer and respect othersâ destinies. Otherwise sooner or later, youâll suffer because of elseâs actions.â
Luna was momentarily stunned by this, then nodded. âYouâre right. What youâre saying makes sense.â
Christopher was somewhat surprised even a hint of admiration for Isabellaâs sudden transformation. He wondered if Isabella was enlightened after getting the superpower of seeing through prople.
But no, that couldnât be right. A person who was truly enlightened wouldnât be this greedy.
Just as he was thinking this, Isabella grinned broadly and said, âJust like me, I generally donât advise breaking up or getting back together!â
3/5 Reading between the lines, Luna was taken aback before breaking into a smile. âYes, I should learn from you.â
Smiling, Isabella waved goodbye to her and left.
Not looking at Christopher, Luna murmured softly. âIf thereâs nothing else, I need to rest.â She moved to close the door.
âWait!â In his haste, Christopher reached out immediately.
There was a muffled grunt from Christopher. His hand got caught in the door.
Startled. Luna quickly released the door handle.
But before Luna could close the door again, Christopher had already used one hand to block the door, not giving Luna another chance to close it.
âLuna, I need to talk to you!â Christopherâs tone was urgent, his gaze deep and intense.
Lunaâfelt like she was being suffocated by an invisible pressure. Christopherâs aura enveloped her, making her physically uncomfortable.
She furrowed her brows, meeting his gaze with an icy indifference that made Christopher feel uneasy. Yet, he stubbornly held his ground, refusing to back down.
Oh, persistent tactics wonât work on Luna. How clueless.
Christopher was taken aback. How can still hear Isabellaâs thoughts? Didnât she leave?
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that the door to the neighboring room hadnât been closed properly. and there were more than one shadows visible through the crack.
Clearly, a group of people were eavesdropping over there.
Christopherâs face turned red instantly. Originally, he was proud and confident, used to being respected by others. He could never allow himself to be in such an embarrassing situation.
But now he had no choice but to act shamelessly because he couldnât afford to miss this opportunity to talk to Luna.
Christopher was to speak when Isabella started commenting from the other side.
Oh, I bet this wonât work.
Christopher was speechless. No, I havenât started it!
having a humble attitude inât enough to make past hurts disappear. Luna is waiting for Christopher to say the right things and end everything completely. If messes this up, Christopher is done for.
Christopher suddenly turned pale with shock as he looked at Lunaâs icy . He had anticipated it wouldnât be easy, but he didnât expect it to be almost hopeless!
It was like the final plea of a death tightened row inmate before sentencing. He so nervous that his throat 4/5 But he couldnât it. He still owed Luna three sentences.