Chapter 446

On the other end of the line, Edith instantly knew something was off the moment she

heard the news.

Raising an eyebrow with intrigue, she teased, “What’s that supposed to mean? Who’s been wearing that robe? Come on, bro, spill the beans or else…”

Gregory, utterly unfazed, didn’t even bother to look up. “Or else what?”

Edith smirked. “I’ll hop on the next flight home and take my son with me.”

Stripping him of his backup, she was playing hardball.

Putting his work aside, Gregory lit a cigarette and inhaled deeply. “Jane was here last night.”

Edith gasped. “That’s quick progress, isn’t it?”

Already in bathrobes!

“Bullcrap.”

Gregory cursed with a laugh, then got back on track. “She was drugged, almost certainly by Bella’s daughter.”

He had made a few calls right after Jane had left the previous night to check the guest listy of the party.

It was a who’s who of the entertainment world, and the only person Jane knew there was Bella.

Bella’s care for Jane seemed genuine.

The only possible culprit left was Summer.

“Bella’s daughter?”

Edith puzzled. “Does she have a beef with Jane?”

“Two years ago, the fake that Dorothy Myers brought in to replace Lilliana? That was her.”

Bella’s daughter? Why would

asking you to find

“…Alright.”

Edith dropped the gossip, getting back to business: “Bella’s a tough nut to crack. Rumor has it, only

frowned. “Her agent?”

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“That’s

his cigarette ash.

of what

“You want me

talking.

her eyes, Edith conceded. “Alright, wait and see. And don’t forget, this is going to cost

“Deal.“”

“I’ll cover your travel

“Thanks, boss!”

your mood been

a friend of hers, though not a close

mention, Gregory extinguished

did last

nothing happened between

“…Not really.”

had kissed him. Does that count?

nestled into his embrace, whispering softly as she drew herself up to kiss him.

down, creating a stark contrast against

breathed in his arms…

glance was enough to kindle all

the end, he had restrained himself…

afraid she’d regret it once

wanted her

body, utterly

the chance last night to ask

that moment, seeing her in such discomfort

was completely focused on suppressing his own

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