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?”

the fake that Dorothy Myers brought

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

to find

“…Alright.”

the loop, Edith dropped the gossip, getting back to business: “Bella’s a tough nut to crack. Rumor

Gregory frowned. “Her

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Edith nodded. “That’s right.”

cigarette ash.

“Think of what exactly?”

laughed in frustration. “You want me to deal with

ways of talking.

And don’t forget, this is going to cost you

“Deal.“”

generous. “I’ll cover your travel expenses

“Thanks, boss!”

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

was a friend of hers, though not a close

mention, Gregory extinguished his

she did last night, he could keep his emotions in

ventured, “So, nothing happened between you and

“…Not really.”

had kissed him.

to the moment she had nestled into his embrace,

creating a stark contrast against

breathed in his

was enough to

end, he had restrained

was afraid she’d

He wanted her willing.

and body,

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

such discomfort Gregory had other things on

his own desires, almost choking

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