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.

door but went straight to the

turned away from us, checking Mitch’s phone before answering the

is asleep…” Ariana began, and I knew

from Ariana’s grasp. She looked at Neil and

was still active. I picked up, and Stella 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

how did you…” Stella’s ranting stopped

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

was smiling, his perfect crescent-shaped eyes full

All I knew was that I

you get in?!” Ariana demanded,

I shot back

around but avoiding my gaze. “I don’t understand what you mean. This is my apartment,

lying on your bed, and you’re asking what I mean? Ariana, stop playing games. You’re only embarrassing

Mitch had too much to drink. He was alone and

you were concerned about his safety, why didn’t you take him home? You’ve been to his

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

“I

was not the least bit interested in

Suddenly, she let go of the towel,

fathom her actions. But after seeing

quite

back, reacting faster than I

mind?” I was speechless at

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