A deal with the devil

Chapter 167

suddenly, Shirley’s phone rang again. This time, the caller I showed an unknown number. She let it ring, before picking it up. “Hello?

“It’s me.” Samuel’s voice came through the speaker

Hearing his voice after so long caused Shirley’s body to tense up uncontrollably. It took her a few moments to compose herself enough to speak

Samuel’s voice brought back memories of their disastrous wedding that had become the talk of the town. It had only been a month, but it felt like a distant event from another era

Samuel stood on the 65th floor, gazing down at the bustling city below. He spoke softly, “Shirley, the Mendosa couple are in Elderstone and they’ve mentioned you several times. They want to see you again.”

Shirley remained silent for a long moment.

Samor pressed on, “It’s just a casual meal. It’s nothing to worry about. It won’t take long, and it won’t cause any trouble.”

Shirley was silent.

already told the Mendosa couple that we’re no longer together, so don’t worry about that.”

did not

say

while, her voice came through again,

this time, not because of

Shirley ended the call abruptly. But after ending the call, he couldn’t bring himself to lower the

finally did, he noticed that the back of his phone case was covered in sweat from his palms, atestament to how nervous he had

reflection on the floor–to–ceiling window showed just how elated he was, almost childlike in excitement. For a moment, he froze in disbelief before reaching out to touch his own reflection. The smile still plastered on his

hanging up the phone, Shirley took three minutes to gather her thoughts and get out of bed. She walked

a time.

appearance. She applied her lipstick and thought to herself that overthinking was pointless.

it was best to let things unfold naturally. As for Benjamin’s anger,

informing him that she was ready and would be leaving soon. However, she received no reply from him. Taking a deep breath, Shirley grabbed her bag and headed out the