Chapter 167

1 walked to the underground garage of the building and just got to my car when I saw Neil emerging from the shadows in the corner.

Was he waiting for me on purpose?

I quickly opened the car door to get in, but Neil blocked my way He didn’t look too happy, You avoiding me?

Mr. Whitmore, I’m not avoiding you. I just don’t think we need to acknowledge each other, or keep in touch, I answered calmly, giving up on getting in the

car.

Why did you go to Zion Chemical Plant then? Why did you call the police?Neil’s voice was steady, with a firm tone, You’re lying to yourself

What’s wrong with me calling the police? I just wanted to help out of kindness. Even if the construction site wasn’t yours, Whitmore Co..I would still have called the police. I can’t stand seeing good, hardworking people bullied by bad guys. Got a problem with that?I retorted.

A small act of kindness and Whitmore Co. actually took the trouble to investigate. I was surprised.

The lighting in the underground parking lot wasn’t very bright. Although Neil and I were standing close, I couldn’t quite make out his expression.

After a moment of silence, I pushed Neil away, Move, I need to get in the car

Neil stood there like a wall, not budging an inch.

I lost my temper instantly and shouted, Neil, get out of the way!

My words, of course, had no effect. Neil not only didn’t move but closed my car door again.

1 gave him an angry kick, Neil, what’s your problem? It’s been two years, why are you still bothering me?

that Sean?” Neil seemed to not understand my words, instead began questioning me,

seriously wondered if Neil had gone crazy these past two years, why else would he say such

good at

to ask me these questions, right?” I snorted, ready to continue speaking when Neil

a mix of familiar and strange tobacco smell mixed with a faint fragrance entered my nose, and I was momentarily

deep voice sounded in my ear, “You don’t want to

and see who was taking pictures, but Neil quickly held my head

you want your face captured on

I was speechless.

sheltered me with one hand and opened the car door

sunglasses, and was about to close the

door, “You sit in the passenger seat, I’ll drive.”

drive,” I replied

in,

as imposing as ever, his threats smooth and natural, “You’ll see news of our clandestine meeting in the garage on tomorrow’s newspaper. your

parents would know these things. We had a standoff for

and more familiar, I was somewhat unhappy, “Where are we going?

Sterling Estates first, then you can drive

scenery outside the window and didn’t say another word.

black like I’d imagined, instead it was brightly lit and a servant ran over to open the

knew this servant well, wasn’t she the one I had employed before? I was surprised to find Neil had not fired them.

intention of getting out of the car, the

getting out?” I urged him

Ada and Dean’s car accident?

I know,”

face changed subtly, “How

was taken aback, then answered coldly, “A friend told me”

touch with him all this time, or did you meet

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