Chapter 446

On the other end of the line, Edith instantly knew something was off the moment she

heard the news.

Raising an eyebrow with intrigue, she teased, “What’s that supposed to mean? Who’s been wearing that robe? Come on, bro, spill the beans or else…”

Gregory, utterly unfazed, didn’t even bother to look up. “Or else what?”

Edith smirked. “I’ll hop on the next flight home and take my son with me.”

Stripping him of his backup, she was playing hardball.

Putting his work aside, Gregory lit a cigarette and inhaled deeply. “Jane was here last night.”

Edith gasped. “That’s quick progress, isn’t it?”

Already in bathrobes!

“Bullcrap.”

Gregory cursed with a laugh, then got back on track. “She was drugged, almost certainly by Bella’s daughter.”

He had made a few calls right after Jane had left the previous night to check the guest listy of the party.

It was a who’s who of the entertainment world, and the only person Jane knew there was Bella.

Bella’s care for Jane seemed genuine.

The only possible culprit left was Summer.

“Bella’s daughter?”

Edith puzzled. “Does she have a beef with Jane?”

years ago, the fake that Dorothy Myers brought in to

Bella’s daughter? Why would

you to

“…Alright.”

business: “Bella’s a tough nut to crack. Rumor has it, only her close confidante

Gregory frowned. “Her

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Edith nodded. “That’s right.”

flicked his cigarette ash. “Then

“Think of what exactly?”

paused, then laughed in frustration. “You want

of talking. Isn’t

conceded. “Alright, wait and see. And don’t forget, this is going to cost

“Deal.“”

generous. “I’ll cover your travel expenses

“Thanks, boss!”

Edith then grew contemplative, cautiously probing, “How’s your mood been

friend of hers, though not

mention, Gregory extinguished

did last night, he could keep

“So, nothing happened between you and Jane last

“…Not really.”

had kissed him.

moment she had nestled into his

long hair cascading down, creating a stark

way she breathed in

glance was enough to kindle all

in the end, he had

she’d regret it

He wanted her willing.

in mind and body, utterly and willingly

chance last night to ask her

that moment, seeing her in such discomfort Gregory had other

focused on suppressing his own desires, almost choking himself in

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