Estelle nodded repeatedly in his arms nervously.
She had severe acrophobia and would suffer from hypotension when she was at a great height.
“Are you feeling dizzy?” Mr. Mysterious asked.
“Yes…”
“Don’t be afraid. I’m here with you,” Mr. Mysterious assured as he gently stroked her hand to comfort her. Then he took out something from his pocket and handed it to her.
With her eyes closed, Estelle reached out her hand to grab the item, feeling its shape a little familiar.
“This is… star-shaped candy?”
“Yes.”
“How do you know…” Estelle was shocked.
Then she answered the question in her heart, ‘Mr. Mysterious knows all about me. It’s not strange that he knows the story of star-shaped candy.’
“This is specially prepared for you,” Mr. Mysterious uttered.
Estelle removed the candy wrapper and put the star-shaped candy into her mouth. Then the sweet taste spread slowly into her mouth.
After a while, the motorcycle finally stopped.
Mr. Mysterious then quickly got off the motorcycle to see if Estelle was okay.
Estelle was frightened, and her face was pale. At this moment, she was biting her bloodless lips with tears at the corners of her eyes. And with a candy on her cheek, she looked like a lovely hamster.
“Estelle, are you okay?”
Estelle nodded firmly. “I’m okay.”
“You are lying. You were scared. Why didn’t you tell me to stop the motorcycle just now?”
With a pitiful look, Estelle responded, “I want to change myself. Sir, I don’t want to be as timid as before. I can overcome my fear of heights.”
Hearing her words, Mr. Mysterious reached out to gently wipe off the tears from the corner of her eyes with his sleeve and kissed her forehead affectionately.
“Estelle, you can show your vulnerability in front of me.”
“A long time ago, the man who looked the same as you also said the same words to me.”
“…”
“He also said that he would protect me all his life, but later, he left me and forgot his promise.”
“…”
“Maybe he didn’t forget about his promise. He just didn’t want to protect me anymore because he fell in love with another woman,” Estelle sadly mentioned and smiled with relief, “But it doesn’t matter. I’m stronger than before and don’t need anyone to protect me now. And I will try to overcome all my weaknesses in the future.”
Licking his lips with mixed feelings, Mr. Mysterious asked, “Estelle, do you still believe me?”
“I believe in you,” Estelle said firmly with a nod. “And this doesn’t conflict with me wanting to become stronger alone.”
Looking into her eyes, Mr. Mysterious smiled bitterly and said, “It seems that he really has a bad influence on you. He makes you feel insecure and unable to trust anyone wholeheartedly.”
Estelle didn’t deny it.
After thinking for a while, she said, “I have suffered a lot in the past six years, and I even wanted to commit suicide when I was in despair. But at the thought that Yohan needed me, I told myself not to give up. Fortunately, I’ve gone through the most difficult time, and now everything in my life is becoming better. I have Yohan, Yvonne, my mother, and you… Actually, with so many people caring for me, I feel more secure than before.”
“But you still don’t want to show your vulnerability in front of me, do you?”
“It’s because I don’t want you to see my vulnerability and worry about me. I want to be strong and protect the people I love.”
With both hands on her waist, Mr. Mysterious chuckled, tilted his head, and gazed at her.
Under his affectionate gaze, Estelle gently pushed him.
“Why do you keep looking at me?” she asked in a low voice.
“I’m thinking that I was such a bastard that I didn’t cherish a good girl like you. I almost lost you,” Mr. Mysterious said in a husky voice.
“That’s because you didn’t have a chance to be with me before.”
Mr. Mysterious smiled and said nothing.
Estelle raised her face, looking into his eyes, saying, “Sir, may I ask you a question?”
“Sure. Go ahead,” Mr. Mysterious urged her.
“Back then… When you saw me live a miserable life, why did you just stand by and do nothing to help me?”
Mr. Mysterious hesitated for a moment and said vaguely, “At that time, I had not completely awakened.”
“What do you mean by not completely awakened? Were you sick or injured then?” Estelle asked in confusion.
“I… I was ill.”
“Were you seriously ill?”
“My psychiatrist said it was not very serious, but it was not easy to recover.”
Hearing his words, Estelle said worriedly, “Fortunately, you can live a normal life now. By the way, Sir, have you fully recovered?”
“I… I don’t know.”
“You are in good condition now. Don’t worry. You will be fine,” Estelle comforted him.
“I hope so,” Mr. Mysterious smiled at her.
Estelle sniffed. The wind was a little strong in this area, and she only wore a dress and slippers.
A moment ago, she experienced fear but didn’t perceive any coldness. However, now she has regained her composure and abruptly realizes that the temperature in this place is extremely low.
She looked around but couldn’t tell where she was.
Mr. Mysterious turned off the engine, and the motorcycle lights were off. And the world fell into darkness.
“Sir, where are we now?” Estelle inquired.
“The top of the mountain.”
“The top of the mountain?”
“Yes. We’re on the top of Mount Cloud in the south of the city.”
Estelle was a little surprised and asked, “Why did you bring me here?”
Mr. Mysterious chuckled. “Are you afraid?”
“No, I’m not afraid.”
“You trust me so much?”
“Absolutely. If I can’t trust you, then whom can I trust?”
Hearing this, Mr. Mysterious couldn’t help but feel sad and guilty. He reached out, held Estelle in his arms, and caressed her face, “Estelle, trust me. I won’t let you suffer anymore.”
“I’ve always trusted you,” Estelle gently responded.
“I’ve almost finished dealing with all my affairs. After you get the company back, avenge your father’s death, and settle your mother, we’ll leave here and never return. Or we can take your mother with us if she wants.”
Estelle nodded slightly and asked, “Have you found the right person to take over your company?”
“Yes,” Mr. Mysterious nodded. “When I was in the hardest time, an elder helped me. Without him, I couldn’t have set up my company, so I’ll hand over the company to him.”
Estelle then expressed her approval, saying, “You should definitely repay his kindness.”
“But after I hand over the company to him, I… I will have nothing.”
Embracing him tenderly, Estelle lightly kissed his cheek and said, “It doesn’t matter. Once I regain control of the company, I’ll become wealthy and be able to support you.”
“Really?”
“Really.”