Facade of Love

Chapter 56 A Little Quick

As the elevator doors slid open, Idris stepped inside, leaving m had indeed escaped.

question unanswered. Yet, his silence spoke volumes–Caleb

I pressed my l*ps together, my mind racing. I turned to him. “So, Benett was involved in Caleb’s money laundering scheme? And he’s fled too?” He had just emerged from Scott Corporation, presumably after a fruitless search for Benett. That was why he thought to bring me to Sophia, hoping to extract some information.

He studied me, a hint of amusement lifti thought.”

lifting his eyebrows. His voice was low, almost a murmur. “You’re not as naive as I

L…

Was that supposed to be a compliment? It felt oddly unsettling.

Ignoring his remark, I stepped out of the elevator as the doors opened again, heading towards Sophia’s house. As I exited, I noticed Sophia’s door was slightly ajar.

Seeing this, Idris and I exchanged a glance, both silently acknowledging that something might have happened to Sophia.

I rushed into Sophia’s house, scanning every corner, but found no one. I turned to Idris, stating, “She and Benett must have left the country.”

a moment, he shook his head.

Η

would

matter how much he loved his wife, might think twice about

she go? And judging from the state of this room, it’s clear that Sophia must have left

hired. She must know something about Benett, or he wouldn’t have

taking Sophia with him, where

call the police, but Idris stopped me. “The police don’t know the truth. Even if we call them, they won’t be able to

malicious intentions, if he wants to silence her permanently… wouldn’t that mean Sophia’s life is

murder and embezzlement better than anyone. He wouldn’t be foolish enough to kill. He must have hidden Sophia somewhere,”

punishable by death. Even if he had the means to flee abroad, he would likely never

I found my calm and followed Idris out of the

in. “What’s the matter?” he asked, a crease forming between his brows. When we arrived, he had forced me to come with him. Now that our business was concluded,

you intentionally trying to distance yourself from me?

given me

how to use

A Little

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