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 in

more shocked. “Isn’t she Bella’s daughter? Why would she

asking you to find

“…Alright.”

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

frowned. “Her

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Edith nodded. “That’s right.”

flicked his cigarette ash.

“Think of what exactly?”

frustration. “You

their ways of talking. Isn’t this

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

“Deal.“”

generous. “I’ll cover your

“Thanks, boss!”

“How’s your mood been

friend of hers, though not a

extinguished

long as Jane doesn’t provoke him, like she did last

nothing happened between you

“…Not really.”

kissed him. Does that

she had nestled into his embrace, whispering

down, creating a stark contrast against

she breathed in

enough to kindle all his

end, he had

she’d regret it once

He wanted her willing.

and body, utterly and willingly

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

seeing her in such discomfort

focused on suppressing his own

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