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?

Neil seemed to not understand my words, instead began questioning me, “Or did you find one abroad and

these past two years, why else

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

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

my nose,

my ear, “You don’t want to be linked with your ex–husband

to turn around and see who was taking pictures, but Neil quickly

face captured on purpose?” he sounded

I was speechless.

opened the car door with the other, “Get in.”

the car, put on a hat and sunglasses, and was about

door, “You sit in the passenger

can drive,” I replied impatiently

don’t let me in, then you bear the consequences”

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

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

the garage, the route became more and more familiar,

back to Sterling Estates first, then you can drive home.”

look at the scenery outside

arrived at Sterling Estates, the villa wasn’t pitch black like I’d imagined, instead it was brightly lit and a servant ran over to open the door.

closer look, I knew this servant well, wasn’t she the one I had employed before? I was surprised to

no intention of getting out

getting out?” I urged him impatiently.

know about Ada and Dean’s car accident?

I know,” I

subtly, “How did

was taken aback, then answered coldly, “A

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

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