Chapter 163

Chapter 163 Capturing him

"You?!"

Claire smirked, not bothering to hide her satisfaction. "Surprised to see me?"

Tom's eyes widened, a mix of shock and fear crossing his face. "What are you doing here?"

"I think it's time we had a little chat," Claire said, her voice cold. She set the tattoo gun aside and crossed her arms, glaring down at him. "I want answers, Tom. And you're going to give them to me."

Tom tried to sit up, but Claire pushed him back down. "Stay put," she ordered. "You're not going anywhere."

She called Matthew name, and he walked in the room. His face is serious as he stood across Claire.

Claire gestured for Matthew to tie Tom's hands, and he did so without a word. Claire then took a seat across from Tom, her eyes never leaving his.

"Now, Tom," Claire began, her voice calm but firm, "did you send the brown envelope to my office?"

Tom shook his head vigorously, his face pale. "No, I don't know anything about that. I swear!"

Claire leaned back in her chair, her eyes narrowing. "If you don't know anything, then why did you look so surprised when you saw me?"

Tom cleared his throat nervously, avoiding her gaze. "I was just told to... to do certain things," he stammered.

Claire raised her eyebrows, her interest piqued. "By whom, Tom? Who told you to do these things?"

voice barely above a whisper. Claire laughed, a sound that sent chills

in terror. "How did you

"I have my ways, Tom. Now, tell me everything you know about

He shook his head, avoiding her eyes. "I...

cold. She stood up, picking up the tattoo gun and holding it threateningly. "If you won't tell me, I'll have

don't! I really can't tell you. If I do, my life is on the

if Tom ended up dead, but she wasn't a monster. With a sigh,

one who

I don't know anything about the content.

moment of silence, she spoke again. "Alright, since you can't tell me,

relieved but

and precise.

reading

close, her voice icy.

at the front desk before heading out to the car. Claire jumped into the passenger seat, and Matthew started the engine,

write

appeared on Claire's lips as she stared out the window. "I told him

his head in disbelief. "I can't believe you actually did this." Claire nodded, her expression serious. "It

as the evening settled in, Tom made his way to Eligos's office, his head down and his hands trembling with fear. He clutched the paper tightly, dreading the encounter. Taking a deep breath,

it's a message from Claire."

it, his expression unreadable. "Claire," he muttered, the name hanging in the air

his heart pounding. "Y-yes,

seem scared at all," he said, almost to himself. His eyes gleamed with dark amusement. Tom stood there, feeling the oppressive weight of Eligos's presence. "C-can I go now?" he

waved a

He hurried down the hallway, wanting to be as far away from

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