Chapter 81 Are You Alright?

Maia was sure she would never mistake her cousin’s voice. She could still recall what Theo said in the basement parking lot.

Ms. Maia, thank you for your cooperation. I’m sure you’re drained. Please let us take over from here.”

“Thank you. I’ll be counting on you.” Maia nodded at them.

Moments later, she turned to look at the man still holding her hand. Her annoyance grew as she snapped, “How long do you plan on holding me?”

“If I could choose, I’d say forever.” He smiled playfully at her irritation. He could not help but

think that she looked cute when upset.

Baz entered the room seconds later.

“Have you found out who they were?” Cedric asked

Baz shook his head apologetically. “The person on the other end was cautious. The call was made from a burner phone. We couldn’t trace who they were.”

“What call?” Maia looked at them in confusion. She could not make out what Baz was referring

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‘Ms. Maia, you didn’t know? Mr. Cedric received a call that a man would threaten you with a gun in Prismara Hospital’s basement parking. So Mr. Cedric kept asking for your whereabouts. He asked me to bring men to the hospital as he rushed over alone.”

Maia realized why Cedric had asked for her location and arrived within minutes. It was all because someone had informed him. Who was it? Was the mystery caller a friend or a foe?

“We’ve tried checking the number, but to no avail. He was cautious and he didn’t want us to

find him. Fortunately, you’re not hurt, and Mr. Cedric only suffered minor injuries.”

he questioned, “Why did Theo choose you as his

would’ve thought the one who wanted to harm you was your family? Ms. Maia, you’re

double–checked with the police a few times. Baz asked, “Was it because you took your

lips together

quiet and retreated to

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to discuss it.”

was not comfortable with

not that I don’t want to tell you. I just don’t know how to put it. Mayb: Baz’s speculations were correct. I recently discovered that my uncle had been embezzling funds from

his company shares to replace two thirds of the money he

Theo had stolen

to cover part of the missing funds. Maybe that made him lose his mind and

to do his work. As he was walking out, he bumped into a panicked

into the room. His face looked terrified as he said breathlessly,

Her wobbly legs gave way when Cedric’s arms shot

noticed Maia’s paleness, he asked with concern, you

that

she slowly regained her composure. “Yvette… when was she found in that

minutes ago. The police are on their

“Does Hope know?”

of what to do, so we decided to keep this a secret. However,

a deep breath as she started to leave for Yvette’s ward. Cedric stopped her as he insisted, “Let me come with

You should get some rest. Thank you for saving

After the attack, Cedric could

toward the scene. ‘Why is everything happening

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