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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the hospital and that he drove out

eyelashes fluttered gently, but she didn't say

obvious Slade hadn't sobered up yet, still rambling

this until he had figured everything out and could tell you himself. But now... sigh! Anyway, I can't reach him. I don't know what misunderstanding happened between you two siblings, but Mitchell is really trying

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

find 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

Shakira's eyes suddenly narrowed, "Are you saying someone impersonated

replied, his voice

a moment, then suddenly asked, "What time did Mitchell call you last

was

crossed Shakira's

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last person Mitchell contacted was her, indicating that they hadn't checked with Slade yet. But Yvette was able to quickly reach out to Slade to find out where Mitchell was..." This

Shakira thought for a

the place?" "I think he did say something, but I was drinking last night, I... darn it, why was I drinking like that!" Slade cursed himself in frustration, trying

Shakira

"I remember now! He asked me if I was sure the person was really in the mountains. I could hear loud engine noises in the background like he was struggling to climb a hill.” Shakira casually asked, "Do

Porsche, I think. He's been driving his 911 a

leaving Slade on

r's deep, unfathomable

eyes.

met Walter want

spoke, asking

Shakira blinked,

she had been cool and relaxed dealing with

The Nelson

and hurried upstairs. "I'm almost late for school, so I'm heading out now!" Walter kept

the elevator, Walter turned to Brian and said, "Send someone to

help but ask,

and said calmly, "She claims not to care, but whenever Mitchell's friends call, she inquires everything. If

but remark, "I see, Master,

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

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