Female Novel
Chapter 2120
Gabriel nodded, "Then let's head back home."
Estelle cautioned, "But keep this from Grandpa, okay?"
"Got it," Gabriel replied, turning to start up his car. Evelyn and Estelle bid farewell to Sylvia as theyclimbed into the passenger seat.
As the car pulled away, Sylvia turned to Estelle, "Is your hand still hurting?"
"Not at all, just a scratch. You should head back too," Estelle said with a light smile.
Sylvia expressed her concern, "That Antonia seemed unhinged. Even though she's taken to thestation today, they won't hold her for long. You need to be extra careful. People like her can docrazy, unpredictable things."
"I will be," Estelle assured her.
"Alright, I'm off then," Sylvia waved goodbye to Estelle and turned to Eugene, "Let's go."
After making a couple of calls, Jonathan said to Estelle, "We should swing by the hospital to get thathand looked at."
"It's really not that bad," Estelle insisted, taking his hand. "Let's not make a mountain out of amolehill. Home, please."
Jonathan gave her hand one more look before helping her into the car.
On their way to Old Mr. Quintin's place, Evelyn, still shaken by the memory of the acid bottle flyingat her, asked Gabriel, "What's with that woman's vendetta against Estelle? Why would she hurt her?Is it something to do with Citadel?"
Gabriel's expression was cool. "She's just a nutcase."
Seeing Gabriel's tense profile, Evelyn tried to comfort him, "Don't worry about Estelle. With theLamont family looking out for her, she'll be fine."
Gabriel gave a slight nod and kept his eyes on the road, silent.
Evelyn tried to lighten the stiff atmosphere, "I always knew Estelle could handle herself, but I had noidea Sylvia was also skilled. The way she threw those punches was seriously cool."
Gabriel snorted, "She's too concerned with appearances. All show and no substance—just knows afew flashy moves."
Evelyn's curiosity piqued, "You know Sylvia?"
She recalled how Gabriel had instinctively protected Sylvia from the acid attack and the familiarundertones in his voice when he spoke of her, despite his apparent disdain.
Gabriel didn't respond to her question.
Evelyn continued, "The guy with Sylvia, is he her boyfriend? He's quite handsome and seems verydistinguished."
"I wouldn't know. Why don't you ask her yourself?" Gabriel replied flatly.
For some reason, Evelyn sensed Gabriel was either irritated or simply unwilling to chat. Taking thehint, she closed her mouth and gazed out the window, leaving Gabriel to his thoughts.
Meanwhile, Eugene, curious about the commotion they had left behind, asked Sylvia what hadhappened.
"A friend came over for a meal and ran into a lunatic," Sylvia explained.
"I saw the acid bottles on the ground. You weren't hurt, were you?" Eugene asked with concern,glancing over at Sylvia.
Sylvia shook her head, looking out the car window.
"Sylvia," Eugene called out.
It took Sylvia a few seconds to respond, "Yes? What is it?"
"What's on your mind?" Eugene chuckled warmly, his eyes alight as he looked at her. "There's abirthday party for a friend tomorrow. We all agreed to bring our dates. Would you, uh, come withme?"novelbin
Sylvia declined politely, "Sorry, I've already made plans with a friend. I won't be able to make it."
Eugene smiled, "No worries, I'll go solo then."