Chapter 48: Used to Her

After working late, Michael drove home from Paramount Airlines.

He realized Chloe was still nowhere to be found, except for the servants bustling around.

Even though he expected it, he still felt a bit down.

As he headed straight upstairs, the servant asked, "Mr. Shawn, aren't you having dinner?"

"Not hungry."

Michael had planned to review the meeting proposal in his study, but as soon as he opened the document, he found himself unable to focus.

Whenever Chloe was home, she always set up some scented. candles to help him unwind.

The subtle aroma of the incense was refreshing and uplifting.

However, today Michael noticed that the usual bottle of incense in the study was missing.

The servant entered the room nervously, worried that one wrong word might anger Michael. Chapter 48: Used to

"Hey, where's the diffuser from the study?"

The servant paused, then remembered. "Oh, that bottle of fragrance is all used up, so I tossed it."

"Let's pop open a new one."

nervously, struggling

you

Mrs. Shawn always handled the aromatherapy. We don't know

of frustration, almost hurling his mouse

is it Chloe

life

dark scowl, he growled, "Leave."

shut down the document and headed for

his phone rang. It was

phone, nothing to do with work. Usually, unknown numbers don't call. Chapter 48: Used to

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didn't rush to answer. Just before the call was about to

he picked up.

"Do you know Chloe?"

the phone, the background noise. suggesting he was at a

"Who's there?"

you don't come sort this out, we'll have to call the cops." Michael's brow furrowed,

Pose Nightclub, Candy propped her cheek

seven or eight go-go dancers circling around her, downing drinks one after

about to check

card,

dumping all her cards onto the couch. One by one, she tried them, but not a

you say Michael cut

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