Chapter 346

For a moment, there was a rumbling in my mind. My heart skipped a beat. Eventually, I took a deep breath and asked the unthinkable, “Did something happened to Macy?”

DI

She did not reply me. There was a moment of silence before she stressed again, “Just come here. You’ll see!”

“Fine!”

Right after I hung up the phone, I booked an air ticket to J City. I was lucky because there was still time. There was a flight from K City to J City in an hour.

When that was done, I started the car again. It was then I saw Joe exit the White Corporation office building. He jogged towards me, arms waving.

His appearance surprised me. I stopped the car and peered at him. “What now?”

“Scarlett, Ashton’s booked a table at a Western restaurant in South Metro. Do you want to join us?” He extended an invitation to me with a broad grin on his face.

Wait, South Metro? Where young folks in K City like to go to hang out at night? The most lavish place to enjoy nightlife?

I looked at the time. I could barely make it to the airport in under one hour if I set out now. I did not have time for lunch.

building to join us, his face still

my lip and turned to Joe. “Sorry, Mr. Quinn. I won’t be able to join you. I have other things to do later. Why don’t you give Rebecca a call? She should have time to join Ashton… and you

I started my car once more. Joe seemed furious. “Scarlett, what’s that supposed to mean? Don’t you know why Ashton booked a table at a Western restaurant in South Metro? He’s making up for that feud between you two.

help Ashton and I sort things out. And I appreciate Ashton’s kindness.

and sped off

relationship between us, but I still had some resistance. Resistance against what,

City, where I would

lot of foot traffic at K City airport every day, in addition to the

a hurry and boarded the plane. I found my seat and sat down, finally relieved. Pretty soon, the

your tray table, buckle your safety belts, and kindly turn off your phone or set it to airplane mode. Thank you.” The sweet voice of

when I was notified of the dozen of missed calls,

quickly, I merely scanned through them. The first one asked for my whereabouts, and

for me to reply, so I just shut

journey from K City to J City. I barely slept last night so, not long after

turned on my phone and checked the time. It was

there to pick me up when I

fallen. Stacey was wrapped in a thick padded jacket. She chuckled when she saw that I came with only one bag and nothing else. “Did you come directly after receiving

“Yes. Take me

pause, she spoke, “Let’s get something to eat first. I’ve booked a restaurant. After that, I’ll

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