Chapter 433: Chapter 443: Explanation

At this moment, all eyes were on River Larkin’s face.

They hadn’t expected the masked woman to suddenly change her tune and turn her sights on River Larkin.

Before this, the two of them had no apparent connection. Why had she suddenly turned her fire on River Larkin?

Mr. and Mrs. Jennings exchanged a glance. They hadn’t forgotten that Selene Larkin had suddenly intervened earlier, seemingly because this masked woman was a relative of River Larkin.

But looking at the situation now, it seemed different from what they had imagined. If they were relatives, shouldn’t the masked woman have been pleasantly surprised? Shouldn’t she have immediately taken off her mask to reunite with him?

If she had a relative here, everything would have been much easier to negotiate. The situation might not have escalated to this point in the first place.

If River Larkin had just said the word—given how well Selene Larkin treated him—Selene would probably have stepped in and made them drop the whole matter.

But this masked woman never acknowledged River Larkin. Instead, it now looked as if she held a grudge against him and wanted to deal with him personally.

At this thought, the couple exchanged a smile, seeing a glimmer of hope in each other’s eyes.

’Looks like there’s a chance for things to turn around!’

And the key to it all was River Larkin.

’Will Selene Larkin agree to her condition?’

Selene Larkin was completely smitten with River Larkin. Ever since he joined Sanctyr Base, she had been actively pursuing him.

Moreover, she brought him along for everything, helped him earn merits, and built up his reputation in front of Boss Saint.

In a short time, River Larkin had indeed established a firm foothold in Sanctyr Base, and he, in turn, was very good at keeping Selene Larkin happy.

Tripp Jennings despised men who climbed the ladder by relying on women, but he had to admit River Larkin had been successful.

Everyone at Sanctyr Base knew they were a couple. It was even rumored that they were planning to get married.

Under these circumstances, would Selene Larkin hand River Larkin over to the masked woman?

If Selene was truly sincere about recruiting the masked woman, she would have to sacrifice River Larkin.

But given Selene Larkin’s temperament, even if she did hand him over, she would harbor resentment toward the masked woman from then on.

Perhaps the couple wouldn’t even have to do anything themselves; Selene would secretly make trouble for her.

If she refused to hand River Larkin over, that would be even better. The two women would never reach an agreement, the masked woman wouldn’t join their base, and she would continue to oppose them. In that case, her final fate would be a dead end.

Either outcome was good for them.

The two of them could barely contain their inner laughter.

’This masked woman must have a grudge against River Larkin. But since she’s not from our base, she probably doesn’t understand the situation.’

’She doesn’t know River Larkin is Selene Larkin’s boyfriend. If she knew, she never would have made such a demand!’

’By making this demand, she’s completely offended Selene Larkin. This is practically a godsend for us!’

At that moment, Quinn didn’t care about their reactions. Instead, she looked toward River Larkin. "River Larkin, what do you say? We’re old friends meeting again. Not even a hello?"

Selene Larkin, who was beside him, also looked over at River Larkin. Seeing the look on his face, she felt that he must have recognized the woman’s identity as well.

Now she was certain: they were no relatives.

It seemed both of them wanted the other dead, judging by what River Larkin had just said to her and the masked woman’s current attitude.

Both were acting like they didn’t want the other to have an easy time. From the looks of it, they had both recognized each other.

A flicker of displeasure crossed her eyes. ’If River Larkin had recognized her long ago, then were the things he said earlier genuine? Or was it because he had a grudge against this woman, and he wanted to use me to kill the masked woman and get his revenge!’

’She didn’t really care if he wanted her to kill the masked woman. If someone was his enemy, they were her enemy too.’

’But what I can’t stand is that he hid it from me. It makes me feel used!’

And it put her in an absolutely foul mood.

River Larkin, however, didn’t notice the change in Selene Larkin’s expression. Hearing what Stella Sterling said, he was silent for a moment before speaking. "Stella Sterling, it’s been a few years, but you’re as arrogant as ever."

Hearing his words, Stella Sterling let out a soft, mocking laugh. "Aren’t you the same? After all these years, you haven’t changed a bit. Still like to find a woman to depend on!"

After saying this, Stella Sterling’s expression turned playful. She then glanced at Selene Larkin beside him, her expression shifting to one of pity.

As her words fell, the expressions of some people present became a little strange. Her words carried a deep implication.

Everyone knew that River Larkin had only gotten this far in Sanctyr Base because of Selene Larkin. In other words, he had relied on clinging to a woman’s coattails—depending on a woman’s power to get ahead. He was a classic moocher.

For the masked woman to say something like that... could it be that River Larkin had done something similar in the past?

’And this masked woman... she seems to know the ins and outs of it so well. Could she be...?’

Selene Larkin quickly thought of this as well. Her face darkened, and a cold light flashed in her eyes.

She looked at River Larkin, not missing the flicker of panic in his eyes.

Her suspicions deepened.

She even began to wonder what the relationship between those two really was.

And what on earth did the masked woman’s words mean?

River Larkin noticed the way Selene Larkin was looking at him.

His gaze darkened, and he forced himself to remain calm. "What nonsense are you spouting? I did know you in the past, but we just lived in the same building. We had no other interactions beyond that."

"While I was unhappy with some of your past actions, I never did anything to you. Stella Sterling, why do you harbor such malice toward me!"

River Larkin spoke with self-righteous conviction, but he was actually explaining things to Selene Larkin.

Explaining that he had no real relationship with the woman before him, that they had merely lived in the same residential complex.

He was also trying to explain to Selene that he had no history or grudges with Stella Sterling.

He was trying to convey that when he’d spoken earlier, it was purely out of consideration for the base, not because he wanted to use her.

Selene Larkin’s expression softened slightly. She had known River Larkin for several years. Compared to a strange woman, she was more inclined to believe him.

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