When His Perfect Mask Shattered I Awoke (Anneliese) novel Chapter 628

Jonathan flicked Anneliese on the forehead lightly. "Weren't you being a little coward just moments ago?"

With Melody making her move tonight, he didn't feel safe leaving Anneliese alone in an old apartment block.

The security at The Banyans was tight.

Anneliese looked at him, feeling irritated. "How dare you!"

Nonetheless, she didn't want him worrying either. She snorted and allowed Jonathan to take her back to The Banyans.

In just a little over ten minutes, the car entered the front courtyard of an elegant villa and stopped beside a classic fountain.

"From now on, this will be our home. I meant to show you around personally," Jonathan said with a twinge of regret as he stepped out of the car and opened the door for Anneliese, helping her out of the vehicle.

He'd seen through the renovations and furnished the place himself. After all, it was meant to be a surprise for her.

Unlike Maple Bay, this was their forever home.

He had imagined carrying her across the threshold, holding her hand as they walked through every room together, then watching her slowly fill the empty spaces and turn the house into something they both loved.

Who would have thought those plans would fall apart after her grandmother discovered their relationship?

He ended up bringing her here in a rush, and he didn't have time to show her around the place.

Anneliese closed her eyes and tilted her head. "I won't look around, then. I'll wait for you to come back, then we'll have a house tour, okay?"

As she spoke gently, she seemed so obedient it was almost unreal.

Jonathan suspected she was deliberately trying to make it impossible for him to leave. Needless to say, his self-control was being seriously tested.

He smiled before lowering himself to give her a kiss. "Deal."

Anneliese smiled and nodded. "Go on, then."

While getting back into the car, Jonathan said, "I'll probably be home late. Don't wait for me, alright? Go to bed early."

With that, the car sped away.

"Greetings, Mrs. Fullbuster. I'm Margot. It's rather windy outside, so please come in. Are you hungry? Should I make you something?"

Jonathan had already called ahead to inform the housekeepers. Margot hurried over, speaking respectfully.

Anneliese turned and smiled. "It's alright. Just tell me where the bedroom is. I can manage myself, and you should get some rest too."

"You're so kind and beautiful, Mrs. Fullbuster. No wonder Mr. Fullbuster's head over heels for you," Margot answered with a smile.

Roretha had also been arranged to live on the second floor, making it easy to climb up from the balcony.

At 3 a.m., three figures stepped out of a plain, unmarked van parked in the shadows.

They had clearly scouted the place before. Moving quickly, they avoided the cameras that were still working, kept low, and rushed to the wall, climbing up to the second floor.

One by one, they jumped onto the balcony effortlessly, taking out the tools they had prepared.

One of them quickly worked on the balcony door, and the trio slipped inside.

In the living room, a guard on duty was sleeping on the couch. One of the shadows moved fast, pressing a towel soaked in ether over the guard's face.

Just then, the guard's eyes flew open. He grabbed the masked man's wrist in one swift motion, springing up like a hunting leopard.

"Something's wrong! Run!" shouted one of the hitmen. The other two tried to flee, but the door slammed shut with a bang.

A brief scuffle followed, ending within two or three minutes.

When Jonathan walked into the apartment, all three men were already kneeling on the floor.

They didn't look seriously injured, but their faces were pale, and their expressions were filled with fear.