Chapter 48

Linda had been expecting Chloe to ask her this question since yesterday. She already had a plan in mind.

Linda didn't deny it. "Yes... it was me, but it slipped out by accident. I didn't mean to, Chloe. Please forgive me."

Chloe wasn't surprised. She just scoffed. "Linda, stop acting."

Silent, Linda’s tears began to fall like a summer storm, a sight that could make anyone feel pity.

She dropped to her knees. "Chloe, I don't expect you to forgive me. Whether you believe me or not, I've been living with this guilt for years. If you blame me, then hit me. Maybe it’ll ease my conscience a bit."

Linda grabbed Chloe's hand and tried to slap herself with it.

Chloe pulled her hand back, so Linda started slapping herself. Once, twice, and soon, her face bore the mark of five fingers.

Chloe watched her, feeling a wave of irritation.

Chloe grabbed her wrist. "Linda, did you have someone violate me? Was that your doing?"

eyes filled with terror. "No, it wasn’t me. I did let it slip to Lucas by accident, but

you know

in your sleep. You’ve been doing it a lot

which seemed utterly sincere,

into a smirk. "Linda, I’ll get to the bottom of this. I won't let you off if I

left the meeting room. As she opened the door,

her

this is too much. You

hit me. I did it

mark? Chloe, Linda outshone you for this interview, but you had

didn’t hit her. She was slapping herself as an

who would believe you? You’re just a vindictive woman. Who knows what you did to secure Mr. Connor’s interview? At least

and snapped a photo of Vivian, then quickly sent it to someone

are

if the girl with lip filler she’s been looking for

froze on the

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