Chapter 848

As Chloe sat in the car, she noticed something was off. The voice of the driver had changed completely. Earlier, it was the gruff voice of a middle-aged man, but now it sounded much younger, more familiar. She squinted into the rearview mirror, trying to get a better look at the face of the man behind the wheel. Those eyes – she knew those eyes anywhere.

"Barrett?" she exclaimed in shock.

The man wasn't just any driver; it was Barrett, cleverly disguised. His cover blown, Barrett dropped the act with a smirk. "I did take a few classes in special effects makeup, but you still caught on. You've got quite the keen eye, Chloe."

Chloe had to admit, Barrett's disguise was top-notch. He had perfectly embodied the image of an average middle-aged man. But those eyes, they gave him away. They were the same mischievous eyes she'd seen countless times before.

Barrett was one of Claire's followers, and the realization sent Chloe's heart racing. "Barrett, what are you up to?" she demanded, her voice edged with fear.

doing a little favor for Ms. Claire. Come on,

darted around the car, searching for anything she could use to her advantage. But Barrett seemed to

put you right to sleep," he said, casually holding up a device that looked like a remote control. "See this? The car's rigged. One press, and a

the threat sink in. "And just so you know, this stuff isn't exactly

reality hit her. Barrett chuckled at her wide-eyed reaction. "I've been keeping tabs on you,

hand moved discreetly under her dress, fingers closing around her phone. "What does Claire want? Is this a

about him. "Might as well spill the beans. Ms. Claire is out now. You're my gift to her, a little celebration of her

this on your

out of St. Mary's all

involved in that.

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