Chapter 424

Chapter 424

Walter fell silent.

Walter knew David like the back of his hand after years of working side by side. David would never come knocking that late over something minor. So, Walter sat back, ready to listen to the whole scoop in one go. As expected...

"You've been suspicious about Miss Minnie's identity for a while, which is why I shadow her day and night. But tonight, I've got something bigger. It's about who Minnie really is.

"Minnie's backed by some heavy hitters-a family with big dreams. They've heard about the Gordons owning the South and the Fosters running the North, and they're itching to shake things up, make it a three-way power play." Walter rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Who's feeding you this?" he asked.

"Celina, the boss of Sunny Glow Beauty Salon. Don't let her youth f everyone, and has the scoop on everything."

David was earnest.

you-she's connected, knows

with Celina, he had pegged her as sharp as a tack, Plus, her story checked out with his investigation, so he was betting she was on

really buy what

caught David off guard, but

"I do."

look in his eyes as he absentmindedly rubbed his chin. His deep, dark eyes seemed to be hiding a storm of thoughts

Don't tell me it's... the Bennisons, the ones stirring up

he went a shade paler. "How'd you find out,

had only started piecing things together

flashed a sly smile. "Ever

"I don't buy into gut feelings. I stick to

thick and thin. I've put you through a lot. It's late-do you want to crash here or head home?" Before David could even get a word out, Walter decided for him. "Stay here. The place is empty except for me. Just

House sure felt

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Walter got up to leave, David was

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