Chapter 386

If I were Audrey, would he still be this indifferent?

I took a deep breath. “If Hartford’s your backer, then obviously Mr. Mei wouldn’t dare touch you.”

I forced a smile. “Though I’m surprised you know Hartford. He’s famously elusive in New York. Most people don’t even know what he looks like, let alone have his protection.”

I leaned forward slightly. “How exactly did you two become acquainted?”

The question wasn’t idle. In all my years networking through New York’s elite circles, I’d never met Hartford. Blake was one of the few who could contact him, and even he only managed occasional drinks during Hartford’s rare visits.

So how did Adrian Knox, an Australian businessman, command Hartford’s resources with a phone call?

Blake’s POV

Rachel’s question caught my attention. I opened my eyes, focusing on Adrian. I’d been wondering the same thing myself.

five years,

at Ethan before continuing. “When Parker was saved by Audrey Sinclair, he felt obligated to repay

jaw tightened

continued. ‘But when Evelyn saved him, she was already engaged to me.

stunned. “Are you saying… Evelyn Knox saved Hartford a

exactly what

side. ‘Funny, isn’t it? Two women saving

his hand on Audrey’s shoulder. “After Evelyn rescued Hartford, he didn’t just throw money at her. He attended our

to how Parker treated Audrey Sinclair. The contrast

face must have shown my shock, but it quickly gave way to excitement. The mysterious rescuer Hartford had mentioned all these years

adoptive parents remained. If I played this right, I could finally learn what truly happened

mentioned seeing his rescuer again, and I’d worried they might leave New York before he returned. I’d

to be Evelyn Knox stood someone who might hold

“So Hartford’s mysterious rescuer has been

the

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