Chapter 105

Amber’s POV.

I sat beside Antoinette in the hospital room, the faint hum of the medical equipment a constant

backdrop to our hushed conversation.

“Thank you so much for everything, Antoinette. I don’t know how to repay you for risking so much to

help me. I am truly grateful for your help,” I said.

I knew that, despite the amount of money I offered, Antoinette could have easily chosen the easy wa!

out. Thankfully, she had fulfilled her end of the bargain, even though she unfortunately had to take a beating that ended with a broken jaw, courtesy of Anthony punching her directly in the face.

Antoinette chuckled softly, a wry smile dancing on her lips as she waved off my thanks. “Don’t

mention it, girl. I only did it for the cash, and besides that, you don’t owe me anything else.”

As the conversation shifted, my brow furrowed with concern as I listened to Antoinette’s words abou

the police’s persistent questioning. A weary sigh escaped my lips before I spoke, my voice tinged

with resignation.

“I’m already dealing with the police, Antoinette, so you won’t need to worry about that anymore. I’ll

make sure they don’t bother you again,” I reassured.

Turning to Antoinette once again, I broached a topic I had been skeptical about, my gaze searching a I posed my question. “By the way, do you have a passport, Antoinette?”

Surprise flickered across Antoinette’s features before she nodded slowly, curiosity sparking in her eyes. “Yes, I do. Why do you ask?”

I hesitated for a moment before I replied, my words measured and tinged with a sense of urgency. “I’m thinking of sending you and your family out of the country for a while, for your safety. As you already know, once the video with Anthony is released, he’ll figure out that he was set up. I, of course, will be blurring out your face, but Anthony will still know that it’s you. I just don’t want

him to retaliate against you or your loved ones.”

her brow as she tried to process my words. “I… I don’t really understand, Amber. What are you saying? Are you asking me

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it’s very sudden, but I’m doing this because I want you and your family to be safe, Antoinette. I can’t

important to me.”

expression thoughtful as she considered my words. “There’s a lot to process, Amber,

on my lips. “Now get some rest. Antoinette. I’ll come check on you later. Thank you again for

her voice stopped me in

I noted the urgency in her voice. “Is everything alright, Antoinette? Do

but there was something strange I noticed about Anthony yesterday before and while he was hitting me,”

“Tell me, dear, what did you notice?” I

she recounted her observations “Well, Anthony was acting unusually hyper all through our meeting yesterday, almost like he wasn’t in control

he drink alcohol in front of you? Could that have influenced his behavior?” I

suggestively.

But trust me, I’ve seen all kinds of bad drunks in my line of work. This was different. I’m almost certain that Anthony was under the influence of something stronger than alcohol. In fact, there’s a high chance

surge of surprise and eagerness flooding through my veins. “Are you sure about this?

offered a reassuring nod, her gaze steady as she met my eyes. “I mean, I’m

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mind” she confirmed.

smile of satisfaction tugged at the comers of my lips, and I felt a strange sense of excitement like never before. “This changes everything. Antoinette. Oh. Anthony won’t

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your help I added.

embrace and a final word of gratitude, I swiftly made my way out of the hospital, my heart pounding in my chest. I needed to share this news with Richard

couldn’t wait.

road leading back home. The weight of Antoinette’s words

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