Meeting The One For Me

Chapter 12

“Nathan, since we’ve finalized our divorce, it would be best if we avoid meeting or getting involved further. This is essential for Ms. Doyle’s sense of security,” Audrey conveyed to Nathan, still

harboring a slight hope for his decency.

In a gentle tone, she added, “This is what’s best for all of us. You, me, and Ms. Doyle.”

Nathan hung up without a word.

Audrey put down her phone. She felt a vold Inside her. She hoped Anne’s situation would come to a

close

Relaxing slightly, Audrey ate something and called Hugo to ask if he could pick Anne up.

“Audrey, there seems to be some trouble. I don’t know what the man who pushed Anne has told the police, but I’m working on it. Don’t worry.” Hugo’s voice was heavy with concern.

Audrey’s grip tightened on her cup. “Okay, thank you for your help.”

When the call ended, her phone vibrated again.

Audrey answered quickly, “Hello…”

“Audrey?” The voice was vaguely familiar.

She responded, “Yes, it’s me.”

“Tonight at seven, Jacinda Hotel. If you don’t show up, be prepared for Anne to face serious jail time!”

It was Charles, Amelia’s cousin.

Audrey gripped her phone tightly, recalling Hugo’s words about the troubling situation.

“In a society governed by law, evidence matters. The airport video clearly proves Aunt Anne’s innocence. Nobody can twist the truth to frame her.

year. If you don’t show

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t lay a finger on the girl myself. No

nasty there. There have been a few tragic cases recently… makes

trembled as she

number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room 3020, Cloudsca Pavilion.

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less than two hours. It’s rush hour in Sheysea.

Charles hung up.

it took her a long

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what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth as she remembered the

scarf around her neck. She grabbed her phone and belongings, then left for the Jacinda Hotel.

shouldn’t hang onto my sister’s every word!

take a sip, and we can capture it on video. It’ll be solid proof of your innocence for

room swung open. Audrey appeared between the

times in the lavishly decorated,

up, seemingly surprised to see Audrey there.

elbow. He lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect chance to prove

Charles said, casually running his fingers through his messy hair. He stood up

are now divorced, let’s have a few drinks before. everyone here. It’ll be a way to confirm

Nathan and continued, “Regardless of whether Anne intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If you’re pleading for leniency… you should at least have a few

room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much, surely

at the entrance. Her clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who sat

a few steps toward the round table in the room, casually removing the scarf that half- covered her face and draping it over

of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to her and poured the clear liquid into her

the scarf, made

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I was 12, 1 had pesticide with me. If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted the second decanter and continued

from that kidnapping, it’s

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