Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 418

David did not beat around the bush and owned up to it

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"Sharp as a tack! But relax, I'm just here to ask you a few things. Answer me honestly, and I'll be out of your hair in no time."

In that moment, David might as well have been Walter himself. Walter, even though they had never met, she felt like she knew him inside out. Then she knew who she was dealing with, Celina's nerves settled, and she even cracked a smile.

"So, I'm curious. What if I don't spill the beans? What's your play? I'm new to Avalon City, and I'm not sure if an assistant to the president of Gordon Group making people disappear is the kind of headline that gets attention. Could that stir up trouble for your Gordon Group?"

"Feel free to test the waters." David pulled out a tiny vial from his pocket, his meaning crystal clear as he spoke, "Okay, I know it sounds nuts, but I'm dying to see how this works on you. I mean, the Gordon Group has been the big dog in Avalon City for years. It's a total waste to let all that power just sit there unused, right?"

He pinched the vial between his thumb and index finger, holding it up for Celina to see. The label was smudged and hard to read, except for the word 'cyanide, which stood out like it was meant to be seen.

at least play it cool for the company's sake, even if

glance. "Ms. Morris,

and gulped. "What's

vial away and slumped back onto the couch, lighting up a cigarette like he did not have a care in the world. "You always need a little 'present' to

affectionate, but then he crushed the cigarette under his sneaker, his eyes turning hard and sharp.

a

does she get done? A total transformation, or is it more

flickering

have no idea

igniting another cigarette. The smoke curled up into the air, dancing in the emptiness. In a swift move, he

if you don't behave, I'll get mad. And trust

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the Gordon Group's