Chapter 519: Miss Vera

Claire Monroe didn’t let her guard down, continuing her gentle questioning. "Who is she?"

Miles Hawthorne’s lips stirred as if he was about to speak, but in the next instant, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and passed out completely!

Claire Monroe’s face turned pale. The hypnosis had been forcefully broken, and the mental strain took its toll. She stumbled back several steps before regaining her balance.

Chloe Reed stepped forward to steady her. "Claire, are you all right?"

Claire Monroe closed her eyes, putting away the antique pocket watch. "I’m fine. His willpower is too strong. This was as far as I could go."

She looked at Walker Grant. "Miss Vera. You memorized the name, right?"

"Yes."

Walker Grant’s eyes were cold and dark. "The payment will be transferred to your account. I’ll have someone take you home to rest."

A wry smile touched Claire Monroe’s lips. "Remember, you’re paying me extra for this."

"Yes."

and helped Claire Monroe out of the

the unconscious Miles Hawthorne, her expression a mask

’Miss Vera.’

the one who ordered him to try and

Miss Vera actually the daughter of Autumn Linton and

comforting warmth flowing from the touch. She snapped back to reality, turning to

Grant said in a low voice, "I’ll investigate this woman. I will never let

Reed lowered her gaze slightly. "This

when she pulled her hand away. The warmth vanished.

Grant sent a quick

sky, fresh air filled Chloe Reed’s lungs,

it always felt like

get upset, might even feel like she was going mad with frustration, but

now, she had to be vigilant and on guard every

her, Chloe Reed asked, "How is

There was a hint

at him. "You saw the lasting effects after my grandmother was poisoned. You need to find the antidote as soon as possible, or the consequences

shades colder. "I’ve already sent

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