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.

a 14–year–old mute girl last year. If you don’t show up… I’ll have to involve her,”

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

others.” He continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t lay a finger on the girl myself.

be quite nasty there. There have been a

trembled as she gripped the phone. She

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

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It’s rush hour in Sheysea. I hope you

Charles hung up.

took her

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she couldn’t let Anne’s adopted daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth as she remembered the

and wrapped her scarf around her neck. She grabbed

hang onto my sister’s every word! I’ve managed to

take a sip, and we can capture it on video. It’ll be solid proof of your innocence for my

to the private room swung open. Audrey

chimed seven times in the lavishly

looked up, seemingly surprised

Yeomans, right on time!” Charles nudged Nathan with his elbow. He lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect chance to prove your innocence to my sister.

running his

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 any longer. It’s

Nathan and continued, “Regardless of whether Anne intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If

hard liquor is too

stood at the entrance. Her clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who sat in a relaxed posture.

the round table in the room, casually removing the scarf

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

the scarf, made the side of her face, jawline, and

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

from that kidnapping, it’s more like you saved

time, when Audrey had taken the blade