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

She’s Benett’s wife. It’s unthinkable that Benett would leave the country without her.”

much he loved his wife, might think twice about taking her

Benett isn’t taking her, where would she go? And judging from the state of this

was likely taken away by someone Benett hired. She must know something about Benett, or he wouldn’t have thought of her at a

isn’t taking

left Sophia’s house, his l*ps still pressed together. I was about to call the police, but Idris stopped me. “The police don’t

do we do?” I asked, feeling a headache coming on. “If Benett has malicious intentions, if he wants to silence her permanently… wouldn’t that mean Sophia’s life is in

as he looked at me. “He knows the difference between murder and embezzlement better than anyone. He wouldn’t be foolish enough to kill. He must have

punishable by death. Even if he had the means to flee abroad, he would likely never be able to return home, or he would face a lifetime

this in mind, I found my calm

forced me to come with him.

you intentionally trying to distance yourself from me?

only given

figured out how to use

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