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, “Or did you find one abroad and planning to get another one

past two years, why else would he say such

indeed a sly one, especially good at “stirring up trouble”

ask me these questions, right?” I

a mix of familiar and strange tobacco smell mixed with a faint fragrance entered my nose, and I was momentarily dazed. The next second, I

ear, “You don’t want to be linked with your ex–husband as soon as you return home, do

see who was taking pictures, but Neil quickly

you want your face captured on purpose?” he

I was speechless.

one hand and opened the car door with the other, “Get

got in the car, put on a hat and sunglasses,

“You sit in the passenger seat, I’ll

drive,” I replied impatiently

you don’t let me in, then

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

biggest fear was that my parents would know these things. We had a standoff for a while, begrudgingly, I moved to

garage, the route became more and more familiar, I was somewhat unhappy, “Where

going back to Sterling Estates first, then you

look at the scenery outside the window and didn’t say

pitch black like I’d imagined, instead

the one I had employed before? I was

of getting out

getting out?” I urged him impatiently.

know about Ada and Dean’s car accident?

I know,” I replied.

“How did

aback, then answered coldly, “A

in touch with him all this

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