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 replace Lilliana? That was

Bella’s daughter? Why would she do

to find out, aren’t

“…Alright.”

getting back to business: “Bella’s a tough nut to crack. Rumor

frowned.

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Edith nodded. “That’s right.”

cigarette ash. “Then think of

“Think of what exactly?”

then laughed in frustration. “You

of talking. Isn’t

wait and see. And don’t forget, this is

“Deal.“”

“I’ll cover your travel

“Thanks, boss!”

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

friend of hers, though not a

the mention, Gregory extinguished his

doesn’t provoke him, like she did last night, he could keep his

“So, nothing happened between you

“…Not really.”

kissed him. Does that

moment she had nestled into his embrace, whispering softly as she drew herself up to kiss

cascading down, creating a stark contrast against

breathed in

one glance was enough

end, he had

afraid she’d regret it once

He wanted her willing.

mind and body,

you take the chance last

seeing her in such discomfort Gregory had other things

suppressing his own

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