Chapter 172

My shoulder’s sagged. “You’re right. If that were the case, we would be going to Luceland for no reason. It would be a complete waste of time.”

Ava tapped one finger against her mouth, seemingly lost in thought. Then, her eyes brightened with excitement.

My heart lifted with hope. “I know that look,” I said. “You have an idea.”

A proud smile crossed her face. “I do.” She paused for dramatic effect.

I rushed to her and grabbed her hands. “Well, don’t leave me hanging here. Tell me.”

“We trick Chloe into telling us where his body is buried,” she said proudly. “Or even showing us.”

I paused as I thought it over. “That’s so crazy it just might work.”

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Ava as we parted ways

I tilted my face up to the morning sun, and I felt lighter than I’ve had for a long time. I knew that my improved mood had something to do with having an actual plan to follow. I was a detailed oriented person, and

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last night, I wasn’t looking forward to spending the whole work day with him. But I was lucky. Alexander didn’t come into the office all morning. I spent the

me when he walked past my desk. Then, he spent the rest of the day in his office with Gai. He didn’t give me any instructions, so I figured that I pretty much had a free day. Besides, I had stayed late last night, so I had

first time in a long time that I was leaving work at a reasonable hour. I walked home, and on the way, I passed by the same twenty–four hour

I bought even more than Richard had given me since I

a quick dinner of chicken noodle soup and freshly baked buttered

me, his face broke into a

bags full of stomach pills. “I

a look of confusion came over his face

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