When the Family 144

Chapter 144 Let’s Talk Outside

Finished

Carl looked down at her from above, his gaze as sharp and frigid as ever. “Let’s talk outside.” His lips barely moved, but the sudden words made Jean pause.

Her grip on the doorknob tightened instinctively. “What do you want to talk about?”

His voice floated through the silence. “You.”

Jean’s lashes trembled slightly. Talk about me? Did Carl… figure something out?

She raised her eyes, meeting his unreadable gaze. “What’s there to talk about, Dominic?” She forced a casual smile.

Carl’s mouth remained in a straight line, his expression unreadable. His eyes, though, betrayed a forceful pressure. “I’ll

get to the point. You’ve got a lot of secrets, don’t you?”

Jean’s fingers curled into her palms. Her face remained impassive, but her lips pressed into a thin line.

down the quiet corridor beside

been caught red–handed, and now she

entirely sure how much this man had

her suite and walked beside Carl down

not a soul in

just say it,” Jean said,

brisk.

pretty impressive.” Carl’s voice

a sharp breath.

a laugh, eyes downcast

search teams,” he said, voice cool and steady. his eyes still locked on

she was being interrogated under the

word and she’d blow her cover. Don’t panic. Don’t ramble. Stay calm, she

herself

Let’s

Finished

light, almost flippant. “If there’s more you want to say, just spit it

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