Loose 430


Chapter 430

As I passed by Riverside Avenue, the crowds were thick, people lined up everywhere. That’s when I really felt the energy and excitement of this city that never sleeps.

I watched all kinds of people passing by, and thought, maybe everyone is making choices every single day. With over thirty thousand days in a lifetime, those choices mean we all end up living totally different lives.

So when it comes to making decisions, I have to keep my head clear and really think things through.

Later that night, I called Melissa again and told her to think twice before getting married. She broke down in tears on the other end of the line, and I stayed on the phone, comforting her the whole time.

Around eight, just as I was about to head downstairs to grab a bite, my phone suddenly rang.

It was an unknown number.

I answered, and a polite voice asked, “Is this Ms. Murphy?”

“Speaking. And you are?” I replied, keeping my tone friendly.

“Mr. Jennings wants to see you. Are you free?” the voice asked.

‘Instantly, my guard went up. When someone’s this polite, it usually means they’re not really asking–they’re telling you,‘ I thought.

Jennings? Do I know him?” I asked,

he replied, only giving me the last

me completely blank. ‘Edward again,‘ I thought, feeling a wave of


way to Hachester for me?‘ Victoria wondered,

Ryan is just overwhelming,‘ Victoria

does he want with me? I’m actually pretty busy right now,” I lied, trying to sound casual even

and a man in a sharp suit stepped out, smiling. “Ms. Murphy, haven’t had

staring at him.

don’t have anything urgent, would you please

haven’t even had dinner

“Mr. Jennings said if you won’t come, he’ll just have a

the Jennings family had real power in this city. One word

go with you,” I said quietly. Looks like I

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takeout into the trash, turned around, and slid into the car he’d just opened

55 vouchers

I just threw on some loose loungewear–almost like pajamas. My freshly washed hair was still damp, casually pulled back with a claw clip, and I was completely bare–faced. I’d never shown up in front of someone important

kept moving forward, neither of

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