Chapter 79

Jennifer became anxious and quickly changed into a set of dark clothing. She then donned a mask and hailed a taxi to head straight to the designated location.

Elijah emerged from the shower, but the image of Sheena’s dance performance remained stuck in his mind. He felt a bit annoyed. If he had known he would end up so tired, he would not have helped her in the first place.

While lying in his bed, all he could think about was Sheena’s face, especially her clear and determined eyes.

It was almost like he had seen them before.

As if struck by a thought, Elijah wrestled with his feelings before calling Sheena.

There were a few things he wanted to clarify.

However, Sheena did not answer the first call, and the second call indicated that her phone was out of the service area.

Was she avoiding him?

Feeling inexplicably irritated, Elijah tossed his phone aside and went to sleep.

Jennifer arrived at the abandoned cabin and saw Aster waiting at the door.

was shocked to find the injuries on Aster’s face and body. She asked, “What happened? Why are you hurt so

woman fought back desperately. We had a minor car accident,

me take a look.”

stopped her. “Are you alone? Does Ms. Upton

face darkened instantly, showing extreme

advantage of her higher status and acted arrogantly. Hence, Jennifer was annoyed that Katie’s subordinates were questioning her authority

one of cooperation, not boss and subordinate.

she have to report

thought about it, the angrier she became. Then, she glared at Aster and said, “Katie brought you here for this task. Since she’s not in

head even

can leave now that

Aster responded promptly but remained standing in place outside the abandoned cabin. The flickering kerosene lamp outside barely illuminated her bloodied face, making it hard to discern her

Annoyed, she mocked, “Are

called her just now. I was afraid

“Got it.”

Jennifer opened Sheena’s phone and glanced at the incoming call’s number. She fumed with rage after seeing it. Even though it was an unknown caller, Jennifer knew exactly whose number it

was Elijah calling Sheena at

contact with him ever since she had returned to the country,

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