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.”

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

no time contacting Mabel to inquire about the

Mabel’s number repeatedly, but there was no immediate answer. After

connected. “Didn’t you assure me that you had Elyse under control? How

developed a soft spot for Elyse?” Kaelyn asked disdainfully. “Do you want

while before she replied, “Elyse hurt me. I’m

dealers are expecting to pick up Elyse tonight. Since you let her escape, how

for my mistake with

be? Elyse is still out there,”

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

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