Chapter 38 What a Shame for Her

"Reed?" In the hallway outside the study, Noah, on his way downstairs for water, frowned at the suspicious-looking man. "What are you doing in my house so late?" Reed froze, then quickly put a finger to his lips, gesturing toward the study. "Shh! Your dad and your new mom are in there." Noah furrowed his brow, thinking for a moment—then it clicked. Pouting, he grabbed Reed's sleeve. "If I can't disturb them, then you can't either." "Come on. I'll treat you to plain water!" Reed: "…" He stood his ground. "You go ahead." "I've got another mission." Noah blinked. "What mission?" "Of course…" Reed grinned mischievously and pulled out a voice recorder. "Grandfather's always been suspicious about Uncle Adrian's preferences. If I get a recording tonight, I can ask him for extra allowance…" Before he could finish, the recorder was snatched from his hand by a long-fingered, elegant male hand. At the same time, a deep, cold voice sounded beside his ear: "Then you might be disappointed." Reed tur