Sweetheart, Do You Still Love Me

Chapter 262

people? The director couldn’t even imagine. He wiped his sweat, and when he noticed Lisa leaning over, he discreetly scattered something onto her nose tip.Before Lisa could even see what it was, it disappeared. She thought nothing of it, assuming it was poison and popping an antidote pill.With his trembling hands, he dialed a number. “Jaxon? Yes, it’s me. Can you come over now? I’m in a bit of trouble; if I can’t solve it, I might not make it out alive. Yes, I’ll pay whatever you want, and remember to bring your best men too…” The director groveled and begged, using every ounce of flattery he could muster.Jaxon… Why does that name sound so familiar? Elspeth searched her memory and suddenly realized something, a sly smile playing at the corner of her lips.After hanging up, the director felt his confidence surge. But time ticked by, and still, no one arrived.“Are we done here?” Elspeth grew increasingly impatient. She had only come to secure a spot, and if he weren’t willing, she’d have to resort to more extreme measures.The director was starting to get anxious, his growing unease expanding like a balloon. “Maybe there’s traffic on the road. Just give him a little more time, and he’ll show up.”“Fine. I’ll wait one more minute. If he doesn’t come by then, I’ll just have to off you,” Elspeth threatened.Of course, Elspeth had no intention of actually killing him. Her words were just meant to intimidate him, but they had the desired effect. The director, a middle-aged man, was so frightened that he actually wet himself. Disgusting. Elspeth furrowed her brow and took a few steps back.Just as her patience wore