Josie looked at him lying on the bed with her brows furrowed before she quietly left the room.

The advantage of always being treated as Mrs. Carter by Arnold's subordinates was that she could move freely in the club without arousing suspicion. Over time, Josie gradually accepted this identity. To her knowledge, Arnold had a study in the club. She searched around and found it locked, secured by a combination lock.

She bent over, seeing her own face through the gleaming door.

Birthday? No, that's not it. His wedding anniversary? That's not it either.

The lock indicated only one more chance to input the correct code. Josie's palms were drenched in sweat. She pulled out her phone to look up some information, then entered a number. Instantly, the door beeped and swung open.

It was the date Edward was sent to prison.

The study was spacious, filled with a multitude of documents and miscellaneous items. Josie walked in and closed the door behind her. She spent a good while rummaging around, most of what she found were materials related to the Carter Group.

She showed no interest in those things. Instead, she was busy exploring hidden doors and cabinets. Eventually, she found a cabinet where Arnold kept his tea leaves and noticed that it was locked.

There was a row of chamomile tea.

I have to guess the password again.

would be triggered, which

it took her a good while to gather the courage to press

010923

It was Heather's birthday.

Liana's. This

her eyes, watching as the lock opened. She was astounded

did Arnold set

wasn't much, other than a few documents. Among

it was of Heather before she

tightened her

she was handling a hot potato, didn't have time to look through it

private room was locked, clearly indicating someone was inside. She stopped a waiter. “Do we have guests today?" "Yes."

"A VIP?"

you saying? Isn't everyone who comes

hand. "Let me deliver it." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on

isn't appropriate. Mr. Carter

must be Arnold's friends. So let me entertain his friends on his behalf. Do you

not what he meant. "Mrs. Carter, I'm afraid you might be

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