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?”

that Dorothy Myers brought

she Bella’s daughter?

you to

“…Alright.”

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

Gregory frowned. “Her

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Edith nodded. “That’s right.”

his cigarette ash. “Then think of

“Think of what exactly?”

in frustration. “You want me to deal with

ways of talking. Isn’t

wait and see. And don’t forget, this is going to cost you

“Deal.“”

Gregory was generous. “I’ll cover your travel expenses

“Thanks, boss!”

contemplative, cautiously probing, “How’s your mood been lately? What does the

therapist was a friend of hers, though not a

extinguished

provoke him, like she did last night, he could keep his emotions in

happened between you and Jane

“…Not really.”

kissed him. Does

into his embrace, whispering softly as she

down, creating a stark contrast

breathed in his

one glance was enough to kindle all

in the end, he had restrained

afraid she’d

He wanted her willing.

body, utterly

“Didn’t you take the chance last night to ask her what she’s been up to

in such discomfort Gregory had other things on

completely focused on suppressing his own desires, almost

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