Chapter 44

“She is your friend?”

Jean could feel the air pressure as Etan approached.

Etan looked calm, but she felt that his piercing eyes had seen through her.

Oscar hooked his arm around Jean’s neck as if they were buddies. “Yeah, she is my friend. She is actually looking for your help.”

Jean had chills and quickly shook off Oscar’s arm.

Etan glanced at Oscar’s arm.

“Really? Let’s get into the car and we will talk.”

“It is okay. We don’t know each other, and it is not appropriate to ask you for help. I am busy and I have got to go.” Jean deliberately lowered the tone of her voice to make it sound hoarse.

She turned and ran as soon as she finished speaking.

“Hey, lady…”

Etan grabbed Oscar’s arm to keep him from chasing her.

“She said she didn’t need help.”

Never knew each other? She pretended well.

“How could she not need help? She—”

“That is her business. Why are you so concerned?”

“No, it’s not like that. Do you know who she is?” Oscar was desperate. “Jean, the c