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.

Mendosa couple that we’re no longer

not

please say something.”

while, her voice came through again, cold and distant.

this time, not because of him.

Shirley the location as soon as she replied Without saying a word, Shirley ended the call abruptly. But after ending the call, he couldn’t bring himself to lower the phone for

sweat from his palms, atestament to how nervous he had been during the

agreed to come. His reflection on the floor–to–ceiling window showed just how elated he was, almost childlike in excitement.

the phone, Shirley took three minutes to gather her thoughts and get out of bed. She walked slowly toward the bathroom, taking one step at

a time.

her appearance. She applied her lipstick and thought

As for Benjamin’s

prepared, Shirley sent Benjamin a message informing him that she was ready and would be leaving soon. However, she received no reply from him. Taking a deep breath, Shirley