The message sounded like a ridiculous prank.

I frowned and turned off the phone, then continued studying.

Kelsey's call followed right after. Her voice was laced with guilt as she asked, "Was it Mr. Roberts?"

I frowned. What was she trying to ask?

"What happened?"

Realising that I was still clueless, she explained, "Sierra had been gang-r*ped in her own home. The police are still investigating. The scene was gruesome."

I was stunned. Subconsciously, I closed the book in my hand and turned on the television. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Indeed, all eyes were on Sierra's death.

"Aren't you with Mr. Roberts?" Kelsey asked from the other end of the call.

I frowned and thought back to what she said at the start of the call. I replied coldly, "Hendrix wouldn't do such a despicable thing."

the anger in my

had been in business for years. Thanks to that, she was now as sly as a

were before. I hung up and looked at the text

number but no one picked up. After

voices sounded from the other end. It sounded like he was in a meeting, "Arianna, what's

but as soon as he spoke, all

but I realized how accusatory my tone sounded, so I continued, "I received a very suspicious

Roberts Group had been terminated. Everything from here on out has nothing to do with the company. Don't overthink it," he said in

nodded. It wasn't the time to go into it, so

felt that something was off about the mysterious message. After some deliberation, I decided

the phone was still turned

I got up, went downstairs, and opened the

It was Nerissa.

opened the door, she

ears; it was a hard one and almost knocked the wind right out

I only regained my senses after a while. Blood oozed out from the corner of my

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255