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.”

more shocked. “Isn’t she Bella’s daughter? Why would

asking you to find out, aren’t I?”

“…Alright.”

gossip, getting back to business: “Bella’s a tough nut

Gregory frowned. “Her agent?”

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“That’s

flicked his cigarette ash. “Then think of something.”

of what

“You want me to deal

talking. Isn’t

conceded. “Alright, wait and see. And don’t forget,

“Deal.“”

“I’ll cover

“Thanks, boss!”

then grew contemplative, cautiously probing, “How’s your mood been lately? What does the doctor say?”

friend of hers, though not a

Gregory extinguished his

she did last night,

Edith ventured, “So, nothing happened

“…Not really.”

kissed him.

had nestled into his embrace, whispering softly as she drew

creating a stark contrast against her pale, delicate skin…

breathed in his

was enough to kindle all his desires.

in the end, he had restrained himself…

was afraid she’d regret it once sober.

wanted her

and body,

chance last night to ask her what

seeing her in such discomfort Gregory had other things

suppressing his own

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