After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 158

#158 “Who Sent You?”

Evelyn surveyed the desolate surroundings cautiously; it was nothing like a welcoming home, more akin to an abandoned warehouse. Dane took the lead, a silent sentinel ready to react at the first sign of trouble.

“I got the chills,” Evelyn whispered her senses on high alert.

“And there’s a reason,” a voice responded, sending shivers down their spines.

They turned sharply to find a man covered in tattoos, his shaved head giving him an intimidating presence.

“What were you doing here?” he demanded, his eyes appraising them.

Evelyn, standing behind Dane for support, didn’t falter. “I was looking for information on Kyle Vitali.”

The tattooed man narrowed his eyes, suspicion evident. “And what exactly were you interested in?”

“Everything,” she replied with determination.

The man took a step closer, a subtle threat in his demeanor. “Look, if I were you, I wouldn’t ask questions that could get me into trouble.”

assertive, growled, “Was

retorted, defiant. “You didn’t belong

the ominous atmosphere, Evelyn held her ground. ” We weren’t leaving until we got the answers we sought about Kyle Vitali. We weren’t there

shifted, and a menacing glint appeared in his eyes. ” You two really didn’t get it, did you? That wasn’t a place for outsiders

stance firm. “We weren’t afraid of threats. We just wanted information. If you knew something about

indicating he might be armed. ” You were playing with fire, and you might have gotten burned. This was your last

Dane urged Evelyn. “Let’s get

Evelyn hastily exited the eerie building, relieved to be out of the unsettling environment. The tattooed man eyed them suspiciously until

grumbled into

a cop there. Inquiring about Kyle,” the

and send you the location,” he declared before abruptly

through the city’s labyrinthine streets. The urgency in Dane’s eyes was

listen up. We’re getting into some serious territory here. This isn’t the time to be a lone wolf. Promise me you won’t go doing anything without letting me know first. It’s dangerous

met his gaze, recognizing the concern etched on his face. At that moment, she understood the weight of the risks they were taking, the gravity of the unknown that lay ahead. She nodded in agreement, a

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trails. Exhausted but determined, Evelyn returned to her apartment, hoping for a moment’s respite. As she approached her front door, weariness clinging to her every step, she noticed something unsettling the door

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