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?”

Myers brought in

daughter? Why would she do something like.

asking you to find out, aren’t

“…Alright.”

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

frowned.

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Edith nodded. “That’s right.”

flicked his cigarette ash. “Then

“Think of what exactly?”

paused, then laughed in frustration. “You

of talking.

eyes, Edith conceded. “Alright, wait and see. And don’t

“Deal.“”

once, Gregory was generous. “I’ll

“Thanks, boss!”

your

therapist was a friend of hers, though not

the mention, Gregory extinguished his

did last night,

Edith ventured, “So, nothing happened between

“…Not really.”

him. Does

thought back to the moment she had nestled into his embrace, whispering softly as she drew herself

cascading down, creating a stark contrast against her

she breathed in his

one glance was enough to kindle all his

end, he had restrained

afraid she’d regret it

He wanted her willing.

mind and body, utterly

prodded further, “Didn’t you take the chance last

in such discomfort Gregory had

completely focused on suppressing his own desires, almost choking himself

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