The next day, L returned to the city ahead of them.


    Kieran told her to head back to Evergreen Heights first and said that he would


    take her to get her makeup and change her clothester.


    While Kieran was showering, L yed games in the living room.


    When she heard the doorbell, she opened the door without much thought.


    "Is Mr. Morgan here?" Shannon spoke first.


    She was still dressed in a neat uniform, her hair cut to shoulder length, with a single pearl earring dangling from her ear.


    Had it not been for their previous encounter, L would haveplimented her on her appearance.


    However, she didn''t expect that someone who was highly educated and had worked her way up would resort to such pettypetition between women.


    L wasn''t particrly fond of her, so she responded with a polite but cold tone, "He''s in the shower. Do you need him for something?"


    "Mm, it''s about work," Shannon replied.


    L didn''t want to overthink it.


    Shannon''s disdain was too obvious. It was clear she was trying to subtly mock L, implying that they weren''t in the same social circle.


    L nodded. "Should I tell him?"


    "No need." Shannon smiled faintly. "I''ll just wait for him."


    L stepped aside and gestured for her toe in.


    Shannon sat in the living room, observing the house''s decor. It wasn''t the


    minimalist ck-and-white-gray style that Kieran preferred.


    Although the house was mainly white, many small details and decorations had warm tones.


    She narrowed her eyes and nced at L next to her.


    L was still focused on ying her game.


    How childish and boring.


    How could someone like Kieran, a once-in-a-lifetime prodigy, possibly like a woman who indulges in such trivial distractions?


    Only a woman like herself, diligent and capable, would be the best choice for him.


    L was still stuck on the same level when Kieran came downstairs after his shower.


    From her expression, it was clear


    L was determined to win the


    game, as if she wouldn''t sleep el


    passed the level.


    He smiled in amusement, but the smile instantly disappeared when his eyes fell


    on Shannon sitting beside L.


    Shannon looked up and greeted Kieran with a bright smile, though her gaze lingered on the detached L.


    Such bad manners.


    Noticing the coolness in Kieran''s expression, Shannon sneered inwardly, ready for him to reprimand L.


    Kieran walked downstairs with damp hair, seemingly unbothered. His gazended on Shannon, which made her mood even better.


    She was about to speak when Kieran asked coldly, "Who let you in?"


    Shannon froze in ce. She knew


    that Kieran didn''t let anyone enteret Lince casually, but h


    his


    been living here?


    Then why couldn''t shee in?


    L nced at her and said calmly, "She said it''s a work-rted matter."


    Although Shannon appearedposed, she was actually terrified of Kieran''s


    anger, especially with L still here.


    She chimed in, "Yes, it''s work-rted."


    But Kieran''s expression didn''t soften


    in


    a banquet tonight. All work matters be discussed tomorron


    test. "My family is having


    cam


    Shannon''s chest tightened with frustration.


    It was just L''s birthday-no big deal. But Kieran acted like it was some huge event.


    She took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Morgan..."


    "Do you want me to repeat myself?" His voice was even colder this time.


    "I didn''t mean that, I just—"


    But Kieran was no longer looking at her. His gaze had shifted to L''s game.


    He stood there, and L sat, his towering figure only more striking in this moment.


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