Chapter 1020:

Left alone in the stairwell, Fiona let out a sigh of relief, feeling as though a burden had been lifted. Yet, she also felt a profound emptiness swell within her. She lingered in a daze until her phone rang abruptly.

It was Kaelyn calling. Fiona pressed the answer button, exasperated. “Why did you take so long to pick up? Didn’t you say Elyse was confined? Why was she still freely performing on stage today?”

“What? Elyse was performing?” Kaelyn sounded genuinely surprised and questioned, “Are you certain it was Elyse and not someone else?”

“I’m not blind. It was definitely her. She’s up there, acting all superior,” Fiona responded irritably.

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Kaelyn’s tone became cautious. “I’ll check with Mabel. For now, hold off on any moves. Just do as I say.”

the call, feeling thoroughly relieved. She realized the mishap was on Mabel’s end, not hers. She exited the stairwell, now ready to head back

wasted no time contacting Mabel to inquire about the

there was no immediate

assure me that you had Elyse under control? How could you let

fueled Kaelyn’s fury. “Have you developed a soft spot for Elyse?”

replied, “Elyse hurt me. I’m stuck at

“You were injured? Why didn’t you inform me? The black market dealers are expecting to pick up Elyse tonight. Since you let

to pay for my mistake with my life,”

that be? Elyse is still out there,” Kaelyn retorted

After a moment, Kaelyn’s tone softened as she regained her composure. “How severe are your injuries? Should I send someone to take you to the

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