The Triplets My Ex Never Knew About novel Chapter 291

Chapter 291: Chapter 291: Estelle Left a Code

Nathaniel Sloan received the invitation. Just as he’d expected, Theodore Lancaster was inviting him to a "small get-together" at one of his villas.

Nathaniel Sloan asked Luke White coolly, "Do you recognize this villa?"

Luke White thought for a moment before shaking his head. "It’s likely one of Theodore Lancaster’s properties. It’s not particularly noteworthy, so I haven’t looked into it before."

Nathaniel Sloan nodded, stating with conviction, "Estelle is being held here."

Luke White and Zane Grant were both astonished. ’How can he be so sure?’

Nathaniel Sloan scoffed. "Because he’s getting impatient."

’Impatient for what?’

’To gloat.’

...

After days of reading, Estelle Lockwood finally came across the copy of *Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland*. No one suspected a thing when she picked it up.

When she first started reading, someone was always watching her, likely afraid she was searching for some kind of information.

But after three or four days of observation, they saw that Estelle Lockwood was simply reading. She didn’t even take notes. She’d spend more time on books she liked and would put back the ones she didn’t after a quick glance.

So when Estelle Lockwood picked up this children’s book and spent a long time with it, no one grew suspicious. She had already shown a particular interest in fairy tales.

That’s why no one bothered her, even when she spent a long time in the study.

The message Estelle Lockwood wanted to send Nathaniel Sloan was to get her out during the funeral in ten days and to have all his plans and arrangements ready.

The clue she’d leave via code couldn’t be too long. Estelle Lockwood had no idea how much time she would have, so she chose the simplest word: Funeral.

After determining the numbers for her code, Estelle Lockwood committed them to memory. Then, acting as if nothing had happened, she put the book back and picked up another to continue reading.

The people watching her from the surveillance room noticed nothing unusual.

A few hours later, Theodore Lancaster returned to the villa. Seeing Estelle Lockwood still in the study, he smirked. "Miss Lockwood, you certainly have a lot of composure. The world outside is in an uproar over the news of your ’death’."

Estelle Lockwood remained placid. "Mm, and so what? As I’ve said, it’s useless for me to worry about it."

A flicker of displeasure crossed Theodore Lancaster’s mind. ’It’s like something has slipped from my control.’

’He had abducted Estelle Lockwood and was holding her captive here. So why was she so damned calm through it all? Why hadn’t she begged him, not even once?’

Theodore Lancaster loved watching people break down and cry. He relished holding the power of life and death over others. But faced with someone like Estelle Lockwood...

Theodore Lancaster let out a soft chuckle. "Miss Lockwood, I have some good news for you. I invited Nathaniel to visit the villa tomorrow, and he agreed."

Just as he’d hoped, Estelle Lockwood’s composure vanished. "What did you say?!"

"But don’t get your hopes up too soon, Miss Lockwood."

’Yes, just like that. She has to react to every word I say.’

’Whether with joy or with anger.’

Theodore Lancaster reveled in the thrill of controlling someone’s emotions. His smile widened. "Even if Nathaniel Sloan comes, it won’t change a thing. After all, Miss Lockwood, you don’t actually think I’ll let you go, do you?"

Estelle’s face darkened. "You’re having Nathaniel Sloan come to *this* villa?"

"That’s right," Theodore Lancaster drawled.

Estelle Lockwood sneered. "Your reason for bringing him here... it’s to let him know I’m still alive, isn’t it? He’ll know I’m alive but be powerless to take me away. Theodore Lancaster, you want to gloat in front of him."

Theodore Lancaster was taken aback that Estelle Lockwood had read his mind so easily, and laid his less-than-honorable intentions bare.

But surprisingly, Theodore Lancaster didn’t get angry. "And so what if it is?"

Estelle Lockwood retorted, "You’re shameless!"

"Miss Lockwood," Theodore Lancaster said nonchalantly, "people who care about saving face usually don’t end up well, don’t you agree? All right, you should get some rest. You’ll see Nathaniel Sloan tomorrow."

So furious she started to laugh, Estelle Lockwood turned on her heel and went straight to her room.

Theodore Lancaster was in an excellent mood.

’This villa is as secure as a fortress. Even if Nathaniel Sloan finds Estelle, he won’t be able to get her out.’

’And won’t that make Nathaniel even more miserable? His misery is exactly what I want! After all, he’s the one who stole my life.’

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