Meeting The One For Me

Chapter 12

“Nathan, since we’ve finalized our divorce, it would be best if we avoid meeting or getting involved further. This is essential for Ms. Doyle’s sense of security,” Audrey conveyed to Nathan, still

harboring a slight hope for his decency.

In a gentle tone, she added, “This is what’s best for all of us. You, me, and Ms. Doyle.”

Nathan hung up without a word.

Audrey put down her phone. She felt a vold Inside her. She hoped Anne’s situation would come to a

close

Relaxing slightly, Audrey ate something and called Hugo to ask if he could pick Anne up.

“Audrey, there seems to be some trouble. I don’t know what the man who pushed Anne has told the police, but I’m working on it. Don’t worry.” Hugo’s voice was heavy with concern.

Audrey’s grip tightened on her cup. “Okay, thank you for your help.”

When the call ended, her phone vibrated again.

Audrey answered quickly, “Hello…”

“Audrey?” The voice was vaguely familiar.

She responded, “Yes, it’s me.”

“Tonight at seven, Jacinda Hotel. If you don’t show up, be prepared for Anne to face serious jail time!”

It was Charles, Amelia’s cousin.

Audrey gripped her phone tightly, recalling Hugo’s words about the troubling situation.

“In a society governed by law, evidence matters. The airport video clearly proves Aunt Anne’s innocence. Nobody can twist the truth to frame her.

last year. If you don’t show up… I’ll have

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t lay a finger on the girl myself. No evidence, you

isn’t she? Bullying can be quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic

composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped the

get your number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room 3020, Cloudsca Pavilion.

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hours. It’s rush hour in Sheysea.

Charles hung up.

sore, and it took her a long time

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she couldn’t let Anne’s adopted daughter go through what she had experienced.

jacket on and wrapped her scarf around her neck. She grabbed her phone and belongings,

sister’s every word! I’ve

All we need Is for Audrey to take a sip, and we can

to the private room swung open. Audrey

tall grandfather clock chimed seven times in the lavishly

up, seemingly surprised to see Audrey there.

this is the perfect chance to prove your

today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers through his messy hair. He stood up and smiled

now divorced, let’s have a few drinks before. everyone here. It’ll be a way to confirm that you won’t pursue my brother–in–law

sister or not, my sister was hurt because

room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses of red wine

clear eyes fixed solely

took a few steps toward the round table in the room, casually removing

crystal glass from the table, placed it in front of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to her

on Audrey’s pale skin, now visible without the scarf, made

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12, 1 had pesticide with me. If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted

than saying I saved you from that kidnapping, it’s

blade for him,