Chapter 257: Slander

Daniel's leather shoes splashed in the puddles, making a loud, rhythmic sound. Nancy's heart skipped a beat as she looked up. Behind Daniel were James and Jason, all three drenched by the rain. Daniel's gaze shifted between her and Gilbert, then he let out a cold snort. Gilbert was equally stunned. After all these years, he still harbored an inexplicable fear of Daniel's voice. "What a lovely scene, a romantic rendezvous in the rain? Seems like you're living well," Daniel's gaze fixed on Gilbert, his tone unreadable. Nancy quickly composed herself and turned to Daniel. She had no idea why he was there, but Jason's sinister look made her uneasy. When Daniel's gaze finally settled on her, it carried an emotion she couldn't quite decipher. "Nancy, you truly surprise me," Daniel said, his tone laced with sarcasm. Nancy looked up, about to explain, but Gilbert reacted first. A smile quickly spread across his face. "Daniel, what a coincidence. Since we're here, how about we share a me