Chapter 116

Michael’s gaze bore an intense vulnerability as it locked onto me.

Anxious about the revelation of my true identity, 1 was eager to distance myself from him.

“Stephanie,” he called out unexpectedly.

He called me Stephanie. The use of that name brought me to a halt. Gathering my composure, I took a deep breath and chose not to look back.

Zion’s brows furrowed, observing Michael as he called me Stephanie. He must be thinking Michael had lost his mind.

“Stephanie…” Michael’s voice carried a mix of urgency and confusion as he exclaimed. Rising to his feet, he grasped my wrist tightly, seeking answers.

“Stephie? Is that you, Stephie?”

A frown marred my expression. With disdain, I pushed his hand away. “Mr. Ford, have you lost your mind?”

Silence lingered as he stood there, bewildered.

Steven shot Michael a stern warning look. He kept a firm grip on my arm as he led me away.

My legs felt weak from the moment I stepped out of the interview room. I was scared Michael would recognize me. I was afraid he would find out I was actually Stephanie.

the car.” My voice faltered as I looked at him. “Just

there, claiming lives. We couldn’t afford to delay any longer.

further harm.

I was unsure if Zion had uncovered any substantial evidence

my face.

gently pushing him. “Hurry

in Steven’s demeanor as he lowered his head and walked

at him before looking away.

emerging with

abruptly halted in his tracks. In an effort to maintain my

us, and without uttering a word, he stared at

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to touch my

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away, casting a glare filled with profound disgust. My action

My reflex mirrored the resistance I

the expressions, and the

for what felt like an eternity. It was as if he

my hands tightly. “Have you lost

say a word. Once Zion came out, he quickly walked away.

my true identity as Stephanie remained concealed. Even Steven, it appeared, hadn’t entirely pieced together that I was

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