CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

“Can't get through the line?” Frederick's face fell.

Natalie replied with a nod, “Ya.”

Caitlin asked further, “Nat, you mentioned just now that Joyce contacted Stanley before she committed suicide. What do you mean by that? Are you implying that Stanley has got something to do with Joyce's mishap?”

Upon hearing that, Frederick shot a look at Natalie, longing for an immediate answer.

Stunned, Natalie did not know what to say. Moments later, she nodded. “I think so. Joyce was acting weird after meeting up with Stanley. I asked her about it the day before yesterday, but she said nothing. The only thing she told me was that she wanted to do something. Yet, she refused to share the details. She said that I'd definitely stop her if I knew about it. Hence, I assumed that she was referring to taking her own life.”

“What?” Frederick and Caitlin froze at the spot. They were both shocked to the core.

Natalie was worried for them. “Mr. and Mrs Rivers...”

would such a dreadful thought appear in her head?” Caitlin broke down. She could no longer hold back

gritted his teeth,

to Joyce?” Suddenly, Frederick slammed his fist on the wall. “Did he hypnotize Joyce and make her commit suicide? Does he hate Joyce so much? Does he want to get rid of the

Joyce did it to resolve the conflict between the Rivers and the

was

and Caitlin looked at him intently.

was involved in the death of his parents. Although I have no clue what they talked about, I could

for all?” the Rivers

a

Caitlin grabbed her arm

Shane. “Mrs. Rivers, I think my husband's assumption is right. Joyce had been investigating the murder case of Stanley's parents all these while. She wanted to discover the truth and seek the culprit, so that she could be with Stanley. However, she didn't know much about the case nor the fact that the both of you were related to it. Initially, she wanted to locate the murderer with the hope that it would help dismiss the charges pinned against the Rivers. This way, Stanley would stop treating her with hostility, and perhaps they could

before continuing, “Who would have known that her dream would be shattered into a million pieces. When she found out that her own parents were involved in leaking Stanley's parents whereabouts unknowingly, she was filled with a mix of despair, desolation, and hopelessness. At the same time, she realized that it was impossible for her to mend her relationship with Stanley. Hence, I suppose that's why she took the path with