My Mute Bride

“Rachel’s incident is complex but I’m not getting rid of her just yet,” Jefferey answered in a faraway tone, but it sounded more like he was talking to himself. “She’s important to the company’s survival. I wouldn’t have kept her around otherwise.

Amber’s heart sank. After her father had gone out, she sat on the edge of her bed and gulped a glass of water. She was a spoiled girl, so that was the first time she ever heard her father talking about Rachel in such

a high regard. But instead of listening to him, she got jealous. Really? Important to the company? Why?

Riverdale’s winter was hauntingly beautiful and it was as if life itself seemed to have gone into a slumber. Not a soul was stirring, at least not on the surface. In a tailor shop within the old area, Janice pulled the curtains back slightly and rubbed her freezing hands. Ever since she was suspended, she had been helping her grandfather with his tailor business.

“Did you find her?” Julian quickly stood up. It had been two months since he got that slip from Rachel.

However, Janice shook her head. “No. Not even a clue.”

“How did this happen? She can’t have disappeared into thin air!” Julian was starting to panic. “It’s been two months. This can’t go on any longer. I’m going to ask him where he’s hiding her.”

“Do you think he’ll tell you?” Janice countered with a serious look. “No news is good news. Perhaps the best news.”

“So we’re just gonna do nothing but wait?” Julian was already getting ready to take Rachel overseas with him when he got that slip two months ago but when he went to see her the next day, there was nobody left in the

villa, save for Jennifer. That being said, Jennifer knew nothing about Rachel’s disappearance as well. After that, he turned to Janice, thinking that she could at least find some clue.

“Justin is a cautious man. We won’t find her that easily now that he has hid her away. And he knows I’m Rachel’s friend, so he’s going to be doubly on guard.”

Upon hearing that, Julian asked, “What should we do then? He’s going to kill Rachel at this rate.”

“He’s your cousin. You should know him better than I do. Since he’s hiding her, that means he’s not trying to kill her. My guess is…”

“What? What is it?”

you might take her

myself. I should have been

up. We’re not out of options

else can

for sure. We can’t get a hold on

“Who?”

“Gloria.”

Oh-yeah! Justin trusts Gloria the most. He’ll be on his guard, but not when it comes to

of Springfest.

pitch. Although Springfest was here, someone wasn’t in a celebratory mood. She was locked in a claustrophobic room with nothing but

the show was coming to

in the flashy display for a moment. Then she held the chair and stood up, revealing her slightly rounded belly. Indeed, she was already four

baby easily. Even the window was locked from outside, leaving just a small crack. It

shining a little but when she heard someone opening the door,

was none other than Justin. However, he was surprised to see Rachel standing before the

President Burton. I’ll be here tomorrow morning,” Frankie told

took the thermos lunch box

the sound of a chain rattling as it passed through the handle. Justin wasn’t satisfied with a smart lock, so he had to double up the security by adding a chain. It locked him

him. Why did you lock yourself in here

the thermos lunch box and murmured

lower back as she went over to the desk,