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?

to not understand my words, instead began questioning

if Neil had gone crazy these past two years, why else

good at “stirring up trouble” for

these questions, right?” I snorted, ready to continue speaking

tobacco smell mixed with a faint fragrance entered my nose, and I was momentarily dazed. The next second, I came back to my senses, trying hard to push

don’t want

around and see

want your face captured

I was speechless.

and opened the

hat and sunglasses,

car door, “You sit in the passenger

can drive,” I replied impatiently

don’t let me in, then you bear the

of our clandestine meeting in the garage

a standoff for a while, begrudgingly, I moved to the passenger seat, Neil quickly got in and

the route became more and more familiar, I was

back to Sterling Estates

outside the window and didn’t say another word.

Estates, the villa wasn’t pitch black like I’d imagined, instead it was brightly lit and a servant ran over

I had employed before? I was surprised to find Neil had not

getting out of the

getting out?” I urged

you know about Ada and Dean’s car accident? Neil

know,”

“How did

then answered coldly, “A friend told me”

his tone cold, “Did Oscar tell you? Have you been in touch with him all this time, or did you meet him after

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