Chapter 130

Cody couldn't get any information about Mitchell from Shakira and stormed off, his face dark with anger,

Seeing Cody trip slightly as he left, Shakira's eyes crinkled with amusement.

Turning to Walter, she smoothly shifted into flattery mode, "Wow, the young master was truly amazing just now, a single word and bam! If not for his brilliance, I'd have been in real trouble!" Walter let out a cold laugh. "If I wasn't around, Cody might have had to leave on a stretcher."

Shakira's eyes widened-was she really that sharp-tongued?

Before she could respond, Shakira's phone rang. It was an unknown number and she answered it.

"Is this

Shakira?"

A man's uncertain voice came through, "Is

Shakira raised an eyebrow, it's me. Are you a friend of Mitchell's?"

"Yes,

Slade sounded quite surprised, "You know me?"

Shakira answered truthfully, "Last time at the apartment parking lot, you were with Mitchell. I recognized your voice." Slade was even more amazed, praising her repeatedly, "You remember that and recognized me too? That's impressive!" He couldn't wait to ask, "Did the Nelson family come looking for you?"

Shakira raised an eyebrow, "How do you know that?"

She didn't deny it, which was a clear confirmation.

Slade quickly apologized, feeling guilty, "I'm sorry! Yvette called me early this morning, asking where Mitchell was.

"I was still hazy from drinking last night and accidentally mentioned Mitchell's suspicion that the nurse might have switch

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he drove out

but

hadn't sobered up yet, still rambling to himself

everything out and could tell you himself. But now... sigh! Anyway, I can't reach him. I don't know what misunderstanding happened

He called me last night, saying it was the fake address I sent him... I was

someone to check it out, but so far, my guys couldn't find anything. How could I have told him where that nurse is?" Slade

"Are you saying someone impersonated you

replied, his

asked, "What time did

call log, "It was almost one in

crossed

+5

+5

yet. But Yvette was able to quickly reach

Shakira thought for a

he was or describe the place?" "I think he did say something, but I was drinking

Shakira

was sure the person was really in the mountains. I could hear loud engine noises in the background like he was struggling

"A Porsche, I think. He's been driving his

Shakira abruptly hung up, leaving Slade on the other

r's deep, unfathomable

eyes.

lifted her gaze and met

spoke, asking simply,

Shakira blinked,

she had been cool and

like that? The Nelson family will handle it

almost late for school, so

turned to Brian and said, "Send someone to

help but ask,

at him and said calmly, "She claims not to care, but whenever Mitchell's friends call, she inquires

Brian suddenly understood and couldn't help but remark, "I see, Master, you're getting to know Ms. Nelson

carrying a hint of pride he wasn't even aware of himself, "The smallest move she makes, like raising

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