Chapter 105

Elijah remained silent as his gaze sternly fixed upon her.

“Eli, let me explain…” Jennifer stammered, feeling uneasy. “Don’t jump to conclusions. It was just a casual chat.”

Beads of sweat formed on Jennifer’s forehead. She felt anxious as she was unsure how much of her conversation with Katie he had overheard. She decided to play innocent and act clueless.

“What are you planning?” Elijah’s voice was cold and unyielding, disregarding her explanation.

Hearing his tone, Jennifer’s right hand clutched the bed sheet tightly, wondering if Elijah had heard everything.

“Nothing. I was just chatting casually with a friend. Don’t you believe me?” She desperately avoided his scrutinizing gaze, feigning innocence.

Elijah ignored her pitiful expression, cutting through her facade with his gaze that was as sharp as blades. “You should know that even if you don’t confess, I can still have someone investigate. But by then, I won’t give you any more chances.”

Elijah foyed with his wristwatch, his expression unreadable, leaving Jennifer even more

anxious.

when she realized she could not escape his interrogation in this scheme. Soon, tears

divorced, yet you’re still so concerned about her! I barely even visited Ocean Avenue, let alone lived there! But you transferred it to her. She not only humiliated me at the banquet, but she even had someone beat me up. I was almost violated!”

do! I just wanted to teach her a little lesson. What’s wrong

arms, attempting to play the victim. However, he pushed her away gently with

more time. Where is Sheena?” Elijah spoke with determination.

less than a woman who has

Why are you so heartless? She’s the reason I’m suffering in the hospital now. Can you bear

as he stood up, a subtle

occasional nurses passing by, treading softly and hurrying

reached an empty corner and made

to me within ten minutes.

chose a

rush. Unfortunately, it was not a leisure trip as she had urgent matters to

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