Will You Marry Me, Again by Pear Heart

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.”

her hand tightened as he questioned, “Why

well. Who would’ve thought the one who

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

together as

him warningly. Baz immediately kept quiet and retreated to

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you don’t want to discuss it.” Cedric would not force her

was not comfortable with

tell you. I just don’t know how to put it.

I collected evidence and forced him to hand over his company shares to replace two thirds of the money

Theo had stolen another 10

forced him to sell two of his properties to cover part of the missing

Baz to look into Theo’s records. Baz nodded and left to do his work. As he

dashing into the room. His face looked terrified as he said breathlessly, “Ms. Hope’s mother had committed

Her wobbly legs gave way when Cedric’s arms shot out

Buck noticed Maia’s paleness, he asked with

that

she slowly regained her composure. “Yvette… when

minutes ago. The police are on their

“Does Hope know?”

of what to do, so we decided to keep this a secret. However, Ms. Hope will eventually hear about

to leave for Yvette’s

some rest. Thank you for saving

around alone?” After the attack, Cedric could not help but worry

toward the scene. ‘Why is everything happening today? Is it