Chapter 1748:

Josh jolted upright, nearly springing off the bed in panic.

Daniela stayed put, her lips barely curving into an amused, enigmatic smile as she observed his fluster. Embarrassed by his own skittishness, Josh fumbled for composure and forced himself to recline again.

“Well? What’s your answer? When do you plan to take care of all this? I’ll hand over the signed confession once everything’s finished.” He pressed further, forcing a veneer of confidence.

Without sparing him a glance, Daniela’s gaze drifted toward the window. Her voice came out cool and distant, slicing through the tension. “It’s raining.”

Josh stared at her, bewildered. “What are you talking about?”

A faint, icy smile flickered across Daniela’s lips. “I’m saying it’s time for me to head home.”

Josh’s frame. “But we’re not

“Aren’t we? I thought everything that needed saying was said. And, just so you know,

panic flashing in his eyes.

the paper resting on the table, her tone suddenly piercing. “This is

recoiled, unsettled by the glint in Daniela’s eyes—a cold, spectral malice that seemed to drain the warmth

Josh’s face. A soft, wicked laugh escaped her

slowly made her exit, leaving the room


Josh with a steady, unblinking stare. “Did you honestly believe a simple confession would be enough to save

thrives

spun on his heel and strode

the head of the bed, his shoulders drawn tight and

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