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 looked at him. “Just

couldn’t afford to

further harm.

Rachel to update Zion on the situation. I was unsure if Zion

Steven delicately held my

pushing him. “Hurry

disappointment lingered in Steven’s demeanor as

cast a brief glance at

Michael emerging with

In an effort to

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

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as if to touch my face.

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hand away, casting a glare filled with profound

reflex mirrored the resistance I once

the expressions, and the nuanced details spoke volumes.

what felt like an eternity. It was as

tightly.

didn’t say a word. Once Zion came out, he

remained concealed.

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