Chapter 1219:

Cliff’s brows furrowed deeply, etching lines of concern across his forehead. “Did Laney actually say those words?” He couldn’t believe it.

Gerry, still haunted by the events of the previous night, couldn’t hide his disapproval. “What on earth possessed you to get into an altercation with a woman in the middle of the night? Is this how a man of your stature conducts himself? And to make matters worse, you left Laney barefoot. Her feet were raw with blisters.”

A vice seemed to tighten around Cliff’s heart. “Where has she gone?” he demanded, his voice tight with urgency.

“Your guess is as good as mine,” Gerry shot back. “Why don’t you track her down yourself?”

As Gerry turned to leave, a troubling thought stopped him in his tracks. “Cliff, have you made any enemies in the criminal underworld lately?”

“What?” Cliff asked, confused.

He resolved to investigate the situation

Cliff grabbed his phone and dialed Laney’s number, but the calls went unanswered. His messages vanished into a void of silence.

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resolve from Laney. Throughout their relationship, even when faced with his

distance was a blessing in disguise. Maybe they both needed time apart to process their

knew Laney’s nature all too well. Her resolve wouldn’t last long. By

into his own hands, Cliff contacted the theater director and arranged a prestigious performance opportunity for Laney, thinking that

as career advocacy, and

session go today?” Cliff inquired, trying to

furrowed his brow, clearly confused. “It’s

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