Chapter 1343 I Will Never Tell Anybody Else

"Where are they?"

Mamie had turned toward the peach forest, her eyes anxiously scanning the perimeter. There was nothing but the pink color of the trees.

She saw no trace of the twenty guards that Annie had mentioned.

"This place is remote, Miss Chen. If you were truly in danger, there would be no way for people to reach you in time from the outside, which was also why His Lordship hired your guards. Look closely. Over there is a row of rooms. Can you see it now?" Annie asked, pointing to an area near the forest. As Mamie's eyes focused, she found what looked to be a small building, hidden among the trees. She nodded at Annie and the servant continued, "There are more than 20 guards living there. In addition, four more people are hidden in this villa for your protection. They are always close by, but they would never appear before you under normal circumstances."

"Okay."

Mamie looked around and didn't find anyone else in the villa.

"Well, you don't have to worry about that. You go to the living room with me and watch TV. I will refill another bowl of chicken soup for you later. His Lordship told me that you need to keep healthy and get st

ave concrete evidence against her. It was a matter of life and death.

But now…

Jessie was more careful than she appeared. Mamie did not expect Jessie to keep her head about her even when she was pressed for answers.

"Let's cut to the chase," Mamie said. "I have my conditions. I want this baby, and I will ask Lenny for more money, and you must keep your promise. I want five million from you as we agreed on earlier."

"Go on."

"When I have prepared everything, I will leave here with the baby and the money as soon as the child is born. I will never show up again, and I will not involve myself in your or the Nalan Clan's business. With the money, you will also be buying my silence about your involvement in Devin's death. What do you say? Do we have a deal?"