Chapter 38. Gunshots!

Juanito got up and ignored him. Juanito began pacing around the floor until his gaze was drawn to the hallway, where he noticed the intriguing door leading to the basement.

Edward noticed Juanito' eyes were fixed on the basement door; he was worried, but he tried to mask his nervousness by maintaining a blank expression on his face.

"That door at the far end of the hallway." Juanito stopped for a moment and pointed to it. 

"Isn't that the way to the basement? I heard my sister-in-law and her twin's possessions are over there." Juanito began moving toward the basement before asking Edward if he could. 

"My poor nieces," Edward heard Juanito say in a fake voice.

"Yeah, their belongings are still in the basement," Edward admitted and paused. "However, according to the contract I signed when I acquired this place, I am not allowed to touch their possessions or even anyone."

"Really?" Edward heard Juanito scoff. He followed him into the basem