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.

My voice faltered as I

out there, claiming lives. We couldn’t afford to delay any longer. Even without solid evidence,

further harm.

Zion on the situation. I was unsure if Zion had uncovered any substantial evidence

in his eyes, Steven delicately held my face. “Stephie… try

pushing him. “Hurry up. Go

subtle disappointment lingered in Steven’s demeanor as he lowered his head and walked away.

a brief glance at him before

I saw Michael emerging with blood

he walked past me, he abruptly halted in his tracks. In an effort to maintain

lingered between us, and without uttering a word, he stared at me. Abruptly, he

Chapter 116

if to touch my

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pushed his hand away, casting a glare filled with profound disgust. My

reflex mirrored the resistance I

involuntary movements, the expressions, and the nuanced details spoke

what felt like an eternity. It was as if he

tightly. “Have

Zion

identity as Stephanie remained concealed. Even Steven, it appeared, hadn’t entirely pieced

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