Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 1949

"Really?" Jonathan's eyes sparkled with delight, " I hold such a high place in your heart?"

Estelle raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk on her lips. "It used to be admiration, now I’m proud of you!"

The hero she had admired from afar was hers!

Jonathan's long fingers tenderly caressed her cheek. "I'll fill you in on the whole Mystoria Federal affairs later."

"I’m looking forward to it!"

Estelle tilted her head up and pecked his cheek, "I've got to go!"

Jonathan wrapped his arm around her slender waist, his eyes held a measure of solemnity. "Stay away from that Lambert, I don't like him!"

He had only heard of this heir of the Brennan family, and never met him before. But at their first encounter today, Jonathan felt an instinctive unease at the sight of him.

"Don't worry!" Estelle chuckled, "I'm off now!"

"Remember, I'm here. You've got nothing to fear!" Jonathan's gaze pinned her in place. "You focus on your mission; I'll track down Gab. Gab must be safe now! Also, Josiah and Amiee have arrived in Citadel. I told them to stay put for now, but if you need Amiee's help, I'll arrange for her to come."

"They've come too?" Estelle was surprised. "That must be Josiah's doing. He has always been impulsive."

"How do you expect us to stay calm?" Jonathan asked. "I can't think of a way. Come on, tell me!"

Estelle, caught off guard, let out a soft giggle, cradling his face and leaning in for another peck, "I'm sorry. Tell them I'm safe, and they shouldn't worry."

"Message already sent!" Jonathan's tone was a blend of indulgence.

"It's so good to have you!"

Her voice was gentle, and as she spoke, she saw the intensity in his eyes deepen. Hurriedly, she wriggled out of his embrace.

"I really must go now!"

Upon opening it, the car that had come to pick up Estelle was already outside the villa. Sylvia smiled at Estelle, "Thank you for assisting me with the nursing care, I'm sorry for taking up your time!"

"It was my pleasure!" Estelle nodded and headed to the car.

Once inside the vehicle, Estelle looked back at the villa and caught a glimpse of Jonathan standing at the window. Her eyes reflected the lights outside the vehicle, shimmering with brightly as her lips curved up without her realizing.

Previously, she had felt uneasy about her precarious situation—she was in the open, Raiden in the shadow. But now, her relationship with Alvis was something Raiden would never guess.

After all, even before meeting Alvis, she had been clueless about it.

This turn of events provided them with leverage.

She had finally evened the score!

With Jonathan by her side, Estelle's mood lifted instantly, feeling more relaxed than she had in a long time.