Chapter 17 Interrogate

Chloe barely registered the rest of what the bank teller was saying. Her mind was consumed with a searing rage.

She quickly informed Cynthia that their meeting would have to be rescheduled and then wandered aimlessly through the bustling crowd.

Cynthia's last words echoed in her mind: "Chloe, what's going on with you? You've disappeared for two months without a trace, and now, when we finally meet, you cancel again. What on earth are you doing?"

Yes, what was she doing? She kept asking herself this as she walked. She hadn't gotten the money, and now that man had trampled on her dignity.

Chloe hadn't realized the Williams family was hosting a banquet tonight. As she stepped inside, she was greeted by a row of luxury cars parked in neat formation. Through the grand entrance, she could see Lionel leaning casually against the bar, holding a glass of champagne, engaged in conversation.

That domineering, seemingly harmless face of his infuriated her, and she quickened her pace, heading stra