Chapter 119: A Mystery To Solve

"OH, SHIT." I muttered under my breath as my head throbbed painfully the moment I woke up.

The sun was too bright. Instead of opening my eyes, I opted to stay under the covers, pulling the blanket over my head. I just wanted to sleep a little longer.

I was drunk, but I remember everything. Ash's presence, Finnick' confession... and me, getting wasted after that conversation between Senator Windwood and Simon.

"It's fucking mutual, Sapphire."

"Damn it." I shot up from the bed, remembering Ash's words last night.

I forced myself out of bed and dragged myself to the bathroom.

I was a complete mess. My curly hair was all over the place, drool streaked the corner of my mouth, and my cheeks were so red it looked like I'd been slapped ten times. I winced as I tried to recall how many bottles I had drunk last night. I remember the conversations but not the number of drinks. I'd lost count.

After washing my face, I brewed a cup of coffee. I took out the SD card I had hidden beneath the espresso machine. It was one of the least likely places for intruders to check if they ever searched my place.

"How can I use this?" I examined the card carefully. "I need to use this in the best way possible..."

It's like the world's most dangerous firecracker. If I used it recklessly, I'd only end up hurting myself. I needed to be careful.

For now, I had to figure out if anyone else already knew about this.

present for significant transactions. Today, we were dealing with a VVIP client purchasing weapons from us. Simon was supposed to be here, too, but he said he wasn't available today, so we went ahead

client said, extending his hand for a handshake, which

next time,

went smoothly. Since it was a VVIP, the tip I received for facilitating the deal was mind-blowing-five

to run mafia organizations and

organization for now, but once everything was settled, I planned to leave. If there's one dream I have for Chiara and Thunder, it's to

told me to contact him once the meeting was over. While he trusted

as he picked up. "I don't have any missions for now, right? I need to take

from me?" he

for information. He wanted to find out if I

back on the couch. "I spend more time here at the hideout

for a few seconds before replying. "That's good. You can handle your other obligations for

his name on my contact list. I was playing with

me. If I didn't, someone else probably would. No matter what I did, the outcome would be the same. I'd die-with a

I drove my new Ferrari. "Tell the

"Noted, ma'am," she replied.

up the car. I glanced at the rearview mirror, smiling at the sight of the gold

place to hide the card. But it couldn't stay here forever. Someone might try to

The place was so messy. Even the flower vases were broken

maintenance and security team," I told my secretary in a

that the CEO got robbed. I don't want

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