Chapter 475 Waiting For A Long Time
Lucia hesitated for a fraction of a second before responding "I promise you, for the sake of Paula.â
This affan was clearly beyond her ability, so she was glad to see August's intervention since with
August, this matter could be solved sooner and more easily
She must have to find the real culprit who hit Paula with a car as soon as possible Only in this way
could she do justice to Paula!
"Good, August came close to Lucia and continued, "Now that you are going to cooperate with me,
you have to promise to keep a secret of what has happened in the police station today"
Lucia was in a daze about his request.
In that case, she couldn't reveal anything about her meeting with Hallie Bruns even the details of
Hallie's confession that she was just a scapegoat, let alone the audio cassette tape recording the
conversation between Hallie Bruns and Mark Page Lucia was in a confused state. "Why?" She asked
aloud with knitted brows
Hallie was expected to be key to their success Why shall they be discreet about that? Doesn't he
want to vindicate Jeanne Kelly?
"Donât wake a sleeping wolf, August said with great seriousness
Lucia listened to his answer mutely
She didn't know what August would do next, but his voice of conviction restored her faith in him
that he was ready and primed for action.
She clenched her fists to banish her doubts from her mind "Well, I'll promise you, But I hope you
can act as swiftly as possible.â
She couldn't wait around until the cows came home for Paula had to go abroad for treatment soon.
Time was not on her side!
August looked into her eyes for a split second. "I'll arrange everything"
It was time to leave since they had reached an agreement Lucia drove away from the police station
then
When she arrived at West Bridge, she saw the car of Paul Thomas He was back
As soon as she got in, she saw Janet and Timothy reading on the couch accompanied by Paul The
two angels flew to her at the first sight of Lucia.
"Mom, where did you go?! Why we didn't see you in the morning?â
Timothy nuzzled up against Lucia lovely
Lucia smiled affectionately. "Sorry, darling, mom got something to deal with in the morning, I'm
back now"
When she led them to the couch, she met Paul's laughing eyes, which brought a twinge of guilt to
her. She couldn't help but think of her agreement with August in the police station with hesitation.
After all, he was Paula's brother, namely, the first one to know every detail of Paula's accident There
was no reason to hide that from him.
However, August's words were a pointed reminder of her promise. Lucia had to restrain herself from
pouring out the whole story by playing with the kids with studied casualness.
After a while, Timothy took Janet to play in the yard, which freed Lucia and gave her a break to have
some water
"By the way, will Jeanne's family know that she was held by you? Lucia asked while she was drinking.
"No, they must don't know. And It would only do harm to her reputation if more and more people
know that.â Paul sat next to her "Trust me, I will be fine"
Lucia was nodding slightly when Paul continued, "Where did you this morning?â
His voice was as soft as usual as if it was merely a casual question.
Lucia cleared her throat and jerked out, "I...I went to the police station."
"I just want to anger for some information about the crash from Haille. But I didn't bargain that her
lips were sealed so lightly
Paul inclined his head slightly. "Uh-hum, then you met August there?"
Lucia was startled by his remark, as well as surprised
How did he know she had met August? And how did he know August was at the police station"
Lucia suddenly felt her heart tighten and a chill of fear crept over her Then she looked at him in
dismay
But he was still staring at her with a familiar smile as if he was not about to make her feel stifling I
learned it from Officer Rogers by a small talk. We are old friends"
Lucia believed what he said but she still felt a little bit weird. So she just gave a slow nod
The strange feeling still lingered in her mind. Unconsciously, there was something coming between
her and Paul
Why did he ask her at the beginning on the condition that he knew where she went today? Was he
going to sound her out?
Lucia was swamped with these questions, and she was so disturbed that she stayed in her bedroom
all the time after dinner.
She was going to kill the night by playing on her phone after a shower Just then, a message popped
out It was August,
"Have dinner with me the day after tomorrow at Genting Restaurantâ
Lucia looked puzzled after she read the message
She knew the Genting Restaurant, which was a new upscale restaurant located in the center of
Austos City The restaurant was built on the top floor of the tallest building in Austos, featuring
transparent floor to ceiling windows which could offer the guest a breathtaking panorama of Austos
City
In a word, it was the most excellent place for couples to date So, what did August mean to invite her
to have dinner there?
Lucia was at a loss, her hands sweating and her breath uneven When she was racking her brains to
work out a reply for him, her phone vibrated fiercely.
It was August's call. Lucia hesitated, debating whether to answer it Finally, she picked it up "The day
after tomorrow I will take Jeanne there for dinner, I need you to make a chance encounter with us
so as to sound her out about Paula's car crash.â
Lucia heaved a sigh of relief when she knew August's intention "Oh I see, I know what your message
means
Lucia broke off suddenly when she realized what she was saying
August was silenced by her words for an instant Then he chuckled about her "Or what do you think
it means?"
For Lucia, his words, like a bolt of lightning, split her heart She felt her heart clenched by a fist,
which made it race uncontrollably.
She could feel his mocking smile without seeing his face. Lucia was caught by a terrible feeling,
which disclosed her emotions to him fully.
Having no choice, Lucia gave a little cough to distract him "Could you give me some more specific
instructions?"
"I think we'd better discuss it off the record. How about we have a talk out now?"
"Out?" "Where?"
"I'm waiting for you at the gate of West Bridge now. Come out quickly, I'll tell you about my plan
August's voice was low, but somehow charming in Lucia's ears.
Her heart was pounding wildly. And an irrepressible impulse filled her heart and urged her to get
out immediately.
She couldn't believe that he would be here Did he come for her specially?
Although she was carried away totally, she kept up the pretense that she was unwilling to go out to
see him. "What plan? I
don't think it should have to be discussed face to face."
August paused for the merest fraction of a second before explaining again, "Ensure no risk at all, we
can't be too careful.â Lucia took a gulp to contain her excitement. "Fine." She said while peering out
into the blackness of the night.
Hanging up the phone, she went out with a coat.
Before she got to the gate, she saw a black car of August parked beside a tall banyan tree. And
August, leaning on his car. was sparkling at night, just like a shining star in the dark sky.
Lucia skipped a beat at the very sight of him, then she quickened her steps.
August turned around at the sound of footsteps. His eyes fixed on her cheeks emotionally the
instant that he set eyes on her
but uttered nothing. A few moments later, he curled up the corner of his mouth.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time." He said evenly as she got closer.