Chapter 441
Having obtained Ariana’s present address, Neil and I drove there, following the directions from the GPS.
It was a commercial apartment complex, with easy access. Once we located Ariana’s apartment, we knocked a few times.
But there was no response, no sign of life within.
Could they not be inside? Had they checked into a hotel instead? I was resolute, if I caught them in any compromising position, I would document it and
hand it over to Stella. Mitch, as the guilty party, would stand no chance in the event of a divorce suit.
I had previously thought that if Mitch hadn’t made any substantial move, I would persuade Stella to give him another chance.
But now, my thoughts changed.
Neil dialed Mitch’s number, and I pressed my ear against the door, hearing the ringtone echo from within.
He was certainly inside!
As I pondered how to get in, Neil showed me his phone. It was a message from Gregory, who shockingly knew Ariana’s door code.
This made things easier. I punched in the numbers from the message, and the door clicked open quietly.
The apartment was a one-bedroom, one-living-room setup. The sound of running water echoed from the bathroom. Ariana was probably taking a shower, which was why she hadn’t heard us knocking.
Suddenly, the water stopped, and Mitch’s phone rang simultaneously.
in a towel, Ariana emerged from the bathroom. She didn’t glance towards the door but
us, checking
and
She looked at Neil and
ranting. I reassured her, “Stella, it’s me. Mitch is drunk as a skunk and sprawled out on the bed, fully dressed. It doesn’t look like anything has happened. Don’t worry, I’ll handle
did you…” Stella’s ranting stopped abruptly, replaced
how I got here. Goodnight.” I hung up and handed the phone
his
I knew was that I wanted to
you get in?!” Ariana demanded, flustered yet
shame?” I shot back coldly, ignoring
“I don’t understand what you
asking
much to drink. He was alone and vulnerable at the bar, so I brought him back to rest.”
his safety, why didn’t you take him home? You’ve been to his house for dinner, don’t tell me you don’t know where he lives. And the bar is closer
at Neil, pleading, “Mr.
interrupted her, “I don’t know.”
was not the least bit interested in
Suddenly, she let go of the towel, which immediately fell to
seeing her
quite
had already turned his back,
your mind?” I was
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