Chapter 1007

When Paul and Sabrina arrived at Hackett Manor, they found themselves dazed and slumped on the couch. Charlie and Lyra stood nearby, leaning in and studying the two with watchful eyes. "Why are you staring at me like that?" Sabrina asked, shooting an annoyed glance at Lyra. Paul, equally uncomfortable, chimed in nervously, "Yeah, what's with the looks?" Charlie stroked his chin, feigning deep contemplation. "Suspicious. Very suspicious." He went on, "The eldest son and daughter of the Palmer family are both in Seathburn City. What's your family planning? Something big, perhaps?" "I've heard Samuel Palmer's been a rising star in Eldoria for years. He's got the charisma, the reputation, and he's ruthless," Lyra added in a serious tone as she glanced at Paul. "But a guy like that is wearing cartoon pajamas? It doesn't add up." Paul was, in fact, cladding in SpongePop pajamas. Feeling the weight of their stares, he quickly defended himself. "I was asleep when they dragge