Sidney glanced at his phone-it was Fawn.

Since he'd turned her down last time, she hadn't contacted him.

Why was she suddenly calling now?

"Hello, Miss Powell," he answered, keeping his tone polite.

Fawn's voice was serious. "Where are you right now?"

Sidney asked, "Is there something you need, Miss Powell?"

"There is. It's important!" Fawn's voice grew sharper. "Your former boss, she's not as innocent as she seems. I saw her last night checking into a hotel with an old man. Sidney, don't let her fool you!"

Sidney's brow furrowed immediately.

"Do you have proof, Miss Powell?"

"I saw it with my own eyes! How about this-I'll send you the location. Come see for yourself, and you'll know I'm not lying."

Sidney responded, "Alright, send it over."

Last night, Maria had been with him the entire time.

And before he showed up, there had been an old man in that room.

clearly been

now, this call from Fawn... It was hard not to suspect she was

continued, "I'll send it now. Come

after, and moments later, his

they were

Sidney's expression darkened further.

catching sight of his troubled

she

hesitated before explaining

Maria scoffed, a cold smirk playing on her lips. "It's clear now who set me up. I'm sure you've figured it

over, taking his phone and glancing

thinking for a moment, she typed out a reply and sent

watched her actions silently, not stopping

sat on the

said. "She'll

about half an hour later,

glanced at Sidney, gesturing toward the door with her chin. "Go

dressed, walked over and

there, her face twisted in

first on then on Maria, who was lounging on the couch in a bathrobe. The room was a mess-clothes scattered across the carpet, hinting at exactly what had happened the night

How could this be?

Maria supposed to be with that disgusting old

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