The Silent Wife

Chapter 317

The countdown of the warning echoed in Rachel’s ears. She lowered her voice and said, “Are you afraid of being discovered? I checked before I came. There’s nobody following me.”

As soon as the statement came out of her mouth, a gun pressed against her forehead. The cold touch of metal spread out across her forehead, causing her to shudder. She finally understood that Lila was not joking

around with her.

Lila questioned, “I’m curious now. Just who is the friend that you speak of?”

The blood drained out of her face, little by little. “I followed you here because you look like a friend of mine. I don’t have any other intentions. If I’ve offended you by mistaking you for somebody else, then I apologize.”

Lila studied her expressionlessly. Her gaze was extremely sharp, almost as though she could pierce a person’s heart.

Rachel did not know how long passed before the pressure on her shoulder eased and the cold feeling of metal against her forehead disappeared.

Putting away the gun, Lila stepped away from Rachel and coldly said, “Before you act, you had better consider first whether or not you can bear the consequences for every word you speak and every action you take on this ship. The ship will eventually come to shore, but a person may not be able to walk off the boat on their own two feet.”

Rachel jerked in surprise and subconsciously clenched her fingers. It was not until Lila left the bathroom that she leaned against the wall and clutched at her chest abruptly. Her heart was beating wildly through the layer of her dress. When Lila held the gun to her head just now, the cold gaze in those eyes had indicated no hesitation to kill her.

She isn’t Coraline? I don’t believe it. Although there are some differences in their appearances, it’s impossible for me to mistake those eyes and that voice which belong to Coraline. Nevertheless, she did not have the time to ponder over this matter. She felt like she was sitting on a bed of pins and needles on this ship. Since the business talks are over, I should leave this place as soon as possible.

When Rachel walked out of the bathroom, a waiter suddenly stopped her. “Are you Miss Hudson?”

“Yes, I am.” She glanced at the waiter in front of her warily. “How can I help you?”

“Please don’t be so nervous. It’s like this. The Madam wishes to talk to you.”

Madam? “Who is this ‘Madam’?”

“You will know once you’ve met her, Miss Hudson.”

slightly. “Does this Madam

waiter nodded and said

a

message to Jolly to say that she was going to meet an old friend

Jolly’s father.

a private room and the waiter opened the door. “The Madam is waiting

furnished. If she had not known that she was currently on board a ship,

from behind.

in a sky-blue traditional dress. She looked elegant

her skincare was so good that she appeared to be in her forties, the weather-beaten

woman. “Are you Mrs.

me? Did Richard mention me to

Carter was the name

statement. Instead, she countered with a question of her own. “Didn’t you bring me

me to you before. If he did, you would not have agreed to meet me in the

looked at

hand and indicated for Rachel to

the room were very delicate and elegant. It didn’t look like a temporary residence. Rachel looked around and asked, “Do you usually live

“How can you tell?”

in a hotel, especially if they’re only going to stay for a short while. Isn’t that

flowers and plants scattered across the table behind her. Moreover, they were next to

are smart and meticulous. I’m sure you’ll be of great help to Jolly in the future. I brought you here because I wanted your help to

“What is it?”

opened the pink gift box at her feet to reveal the

is this? A wedding dress?” Rachel was

was still very young and there were no disputes over business matters between Richard and I. After I won the award in the Maynie Designer Competition, Richard told me that he wanted me to design his daughter’s

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