Chapter 223

When Lucas brought Jane to the villa, John was standing in front of the villa's floor-to-ceiling windows, watching the expanse of the sea where the white seagulls were soaring. "John, the bet with Larry's Family is at two in the afternoon, isn't it?" Lucas said directly as he entered. John had a grim face, and although no emotions could be detected in his pitch-black eyes, the chill emanating from him made people shiver. But before he could respond. A round and chubby Jane launched at him like a cannonball and hugged his thigh, "Brother, Jane is here!" John looked down at the fluffy little head of the girl. Despite his anger, his heart softened involuntarily. He scooped Jane in his arms. Then he turned his icy gaze to Lucas, his voice sharp and cold as an ice arrow: "Why didn't you take Jane home immediately? Do you know how much danger this ability of hers can bring if discovered?" "I'm aware!" Lucas nodded in acknowledgement, lounging on the couch. "But Jane wants to help you, and I