Chapter 1197:

Frustrated, Lacey kept refreshing, logging in and out, hoping new comments would pop up.

She even followed the Nixon Group’s official account using an anonymous profile. She was anxious to hear about the progress of the explosion investigation.

Two hours passed, but there was no mention of suspects or any indication of foul play.

Finally, Lacey exhaled, a wave of relief washing over her.

But as she lifted her gaze, her reflection caught her eye in the mirror. Her heart skipped a beat as she saw the raw fear in her own eyes. Her skin had gone pale, and cold sweat clung to her forehead.

The incident had truly shaken her to the core. For the first time, she felt an intense fear grip her. After all, the explosion was connected to her. Clayton had disguised her and given her a package to carry inside. He had told her someone would contact her once she was inside the retreat. Her only task was to deliver the package.

was heavy. But Clayton had made it clear:

a big deal even if the truth came to light. But she hadn’t expected it to escalate like this. Now, many people had

of her hair and bent her head low. Her eyes were wide with shock. She couldn’t erase the horrifying images from her mind—the thought that those innocent people had died

didn’t know it

the door jolted her out of her

images. Taking a deep breath, she forced herself to stand and opened the

he took

addressed as Mrs. Reeves, especially since she was about to

a bit distracted. Lowering

her suspiciously but said nothing more on the matter. He cleared his throat and delivered

see you. Are you available

snapped up at the mention of Jake’s

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