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.

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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

the legal expert, aren’t you? You’re always keen on educating others.” He continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I

be quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic cases recently… makes

anger surging within her, Audrey remained composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She asked,

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

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It’s rush hour in

Charles hung up.

sore, and it took her a long

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what she had experienced.

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

onto my sister’s every word! I’ve managed to get that special

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

door to the private room swung open. Audrey

grandfather clock chimed seven times in the lavishly

looked up, seemingly surprised to

elbow. He lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect chance to prove your innocence to my sister. Don’t waste

here today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers through his messy hair. He stood

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

at Nathan and continued, “Regardless of whether Anne intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If you’re pleading for leniency… you should

hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses of red wine wouldn’t be

entrance. Her clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who sat in a

round table in the room, casually removing the scarf that half- covered her face

a tall crystal glass from the table, placed it in front of her. She

the scarf, made

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day 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 lifted

I saved you from that kidnapping, it’s more

when Audrey had taken the blade for