Chapter 568 Gambit

It was as if Deirdre had been submerged in freezing water.

Not getting any response, the voice continued. "Bren? Are you there?"

Still as gentle and chummy as ever. The only thing that changed about his tone was a slight hint of confusion caused by Deirdre's prolonged silence.

She felt as though her chest had exploded. Her eyes were red.

It was Declan. It was Declan's voice!

She thought she had mistaken his voice for another, but the second time he spoke dispelled any of her uncertainty. Her brain blanked, and in a fit of anxiety, she accidentally slid the screen and caused the call to end.

jolts of chill. Her teeth were chattering. Crouching low,

What was going on!?

he was no longer talking to Brendan? Had he not claimed that they were now even less familiar with one another

that call? What was with that... tone? That

never been able to accept his call and realized

Why would he do that? Why would he claim not to be friends with Brendan only to contact him as friends

rang again. Deirdre was so startled her grip loosened, and the phone fell onto

downright perplexed. 'Why did you hang up, man? You still hold

A grudge?

bit her lips and answered, "Mr.

was startled.

managed to calm down from it. "But this is Brighthall's phone! Why are you

you, but I need you to come clean before that. Why are you calling Brendan today, and why do you sound so friendly with

that Brendan and Declan not only knew each other, but they

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