The Perfect Thief novel Chapter 96

Chapter 0096 She lifted her gaze to meet mine ; she stared at me for a long while as if she was trying to figure out if I was being truthful or not .

Really ? She finally asked .

Yes , I told her .

Besides , your father would kill me if I overstepped .

She smirked and then shrugged .

He is very protective , she admitted .

I just dont get where Ethans head has been at lately .

Hes hard to read .

From what I remember , hes always been like that , I told her .

I wouldnt take it to heart though , Irene .

He loves you and wants to be with you .

He chose you .

She seemed to have relaxed because she finally smiled a genuine smile , and then she nodded .

The waitress gave us our meals and we talked mindlessly as we ate .

I felt a bit hollow since the conversation though ; I didnt like lying to her about my history with Ethan and the fact that Ethan loves her .

I knew he was only using her and if she found out about that , it would destroy her .

Once dinner concluded , Irene grabbed my arm before I could go out the front door .

Lets go out the back , she whispered , a devilish and humored look in her eyes .

What ? I asked her , raising my eyebrows .

Why ? Because the guards are out front and I just want a little longer without them , she said , glancing out the front door .

Lets take a walk .

I didnt argue with her ; I followed her out the back door and we walked through the dirty alley until we reached the street .

I could see Leroys car and the guards car a distance away near the front door of the restaurant .

Irene saw them too and we quickly hurried in the opposite direction .