Just moments after Allie climbed out of the window, the police forcefully kicked open the door to the room. One of the officers approached Natalie, puzzled, and asked, “Ma’am, are you okay? Were you the one who called the police?”

Wearing a calm expression, Natalie stood up and apologized, “I’m sorry, officer. It was all a huge misunderstanding. When I went to the bathroom just now, I thought somebody had stolen my wallet, but it turned out a girl had picked it up when I dropped it. She just left.”

Awkwardly, Allie managed to climb out of the window. Without hesitation, she hurriedly ran down the street, determined not to let the police catch her. She knew that if she were apprehended, her fate would be sealed.

As Allie slowed down to catch her breath, someone suddenly grabbed her from behind and dragged her into a quiet nearby alley. Panicking, she exclaimed, “Who’s there?! Let me go!”

Allie’s face turned pale with fear as she used her computer bag as a makeshift weapon, striking the stranger. The woman, crossing her arms impatiently, scolded, “Ouch! What the hell is wrong with you? Are you trying to attract the police?”

Upon closer inspection, Allie realized that the person who had brought her here was Vivian. Relieved, she sighed, “Oh, it’s just you. You scared me!”

Vivian had ensured this location was safe for them to talk. Annoyed, she asked, “What the fuck happened in there? You were about to succeed! Why did you suddenly run out?”

Grateful that Vivian had caught up with her, Allie explained, “I didn’t know Natalie would call the police! She promised to give me the money, but then she secretly called the police. If I hadn’t escaped, I would be behind bars by now!”

Surprised, Vivian responded, “That’s impossible.”

“Why do you say that? I heard the sirens,” Allie retorted, feeling unjustly treated.

grew increasingly perplexed. Would Natalie truly

bluffing,” Vivian suggested, grabbing Allie’s wrist and

you out of your mind? If I go back, I’ll be arrested!” Allie

impatiently. “I want to see what Natalie is

in the shadows and observed as several police officers exited the establishment. Natalie expressed her gratitude to them and even

She glared back at Allie and said, “She

Allie asked, “What

called the police to scare you away. Look at her calm face. She was certain you

again. She was so furious that she contemplated rushing toward Natalie to strangle her. Through gritted teeth, she declared, “I

what she wanted? Why do you think she’ll still talk to you?” Vivian responded, clearly annoyed. Moreover, she was frustrated that Natalie turned out to be

even more foolish than Natalie. Trying to maintain her composure, Vivian reassured Allie, “Relax. You did well. Everything is

money from Natalie, the documents she had copied contained a virus. Once Natalie clicked on one of those files, the damage would be done, setting the stage for the next phase of Vivian’s plan. Allie was clueless about the details, and Vivian’s cryptic response only fueled her annoyance. Allie regretted not demanding more money from Natalie, settling for a

already received a substantial amount from Natalie and the Turner family. Five hundred thousand dollars, combined with the funds provided by the Turners, would have

smile and replied, “No, I’m just wondering where I should go next. Brandon oversees both Seacisco and Barnes. I need to stay away from that man.

knowing smile. “I’ll inform you if anything good happens.” After parting ways with Allie, Vivian returned to the Turner family home, where she had become

their company had been declining lately and a foreign company had proposed a merger. Natalie had also visited earlier, causing further distress. The loss of Charis had left them disheartened, lacking the motivation to

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