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.

I looked at him. “Just head straight

was still out there, claiming lives. We couldn’t afford to delay any

further harm.

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

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

“Hurry up. Go to the

as he lowered his head and walked

brief glance at him before looking away.

Michael emerging with

his tracks. In an effort to maintain my composure,

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

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if to touch my

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his hand away, casting a glare filled with profound

mirrored the resistance I once

movements, the expressions, and the nuanced details

like an eternity. It was as if he was attempting to

hands tightly.

say a word. Once Zion came

of relief, I reassured myself that my true identity as Stephanie remained concealed. Even

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