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.

bathroom. She didn’t glance towards the door but went straight to the bed where Mitch lay, snoring like a

from us, checking Mitch’s phone before answering the call.

Mitch is asleep…” Ariana began, and I knew instantly that Stella

She looked at Neil and me in

was still 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 things here. You

Stella’s ranting stopped

how I got here. Goodnight.” I hung up and handed the phone to Neil. “Hold onto

smiling, his perfect

laughing. All I knew was that I wanted to

get in?!” Ariana demanded, flustered yet trying to maintain

you no shame?” I shot back coldly,

but avoiding my gaze. “I don’t understand

asking what I mean? Ariana, stop playing games. You’re only embarrassing yourself.”

games. I saw Mr. Mitch had too much to drink. He was alone

“If you were concerned about his safety, why didn’t you take him home? You’ve been to his house for dinner, don’t tell

loss for words. She looked at Neil, pleading, “Mr. Whitmore, you know my character, you

interrupted her, “I don’t

the least

go of the towel, which

after seeing her ample bosom, I

quite a sight.

had already turned his back, reacting faster than I

you out of your mind?” I was speechless at Ariana’s behavior.

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