The Rise Of The Unknown Zillionaire Heir

Chapter 145

Karla, growing suspicious, muttered, "Why did Abigail leave to answer the call?" Duncan, emphasizing the need for privacy, responded, "Some matters require discretion, Karla."

In Abigail's absence, Karla's gaze shifted between Duncan and Xia who was standing some meters away, searching for answers. The tension in the surroundings heightened until Abigail returned, offering an apology for the interruption.

Karla, unable to contain her curiosity, asked, "Who was it?"

Abigail hesitated for a moment before revealing, "It was my uncle."

Karla, eager to know more, asked," Who's your uncle?" But Abigail remained silent, staring at her with an intensity that conveyed something else.

Duncan, catching the weight of Karla's suspicion, looked at her with a knowing expression. "Karla, I know you think Abigail has secrets, but sometimes appearances can be deceiving. People have their reasons for privacy."

Karla sighed, realizing Duncan's point. "Yeah, you're probably right. I just can't sh