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Chapter 272

Author: Murphy
last update Last Updated: 2024-04-12 18:00:01
"I'm sorry. I forgot to bring money." With her phone and wallet left behind at the Carlson mansion, she found herself penniless. She decided to remove the diamond bracelet from her wrist and handed it to the driver.

Taken aback by the bracelet, the driver didn't bother to check if the diamond was genuine. He started the car and quickly drove away from the apartment building. 'Is this woman crazy?'

"Ma'am, you're back?" Mrs. Carrie heard the commotion and immediately opened the door. At the sight of Sophie standing outside, covered in blood, her face drained of color.

Sophie entered the apartment with unsteady steps, her eyes darting around as if searching for something.

"Ma'am, are you looking for Cherry? Ms. Archer called earlier, saying that she had taken Cherry to her place tonight. She also asked you to call her when you come back."

"Okay. I'm a little tired. Please, don't disturb me for a while." Sophie nodded mechanically, her voice sounding hoarse as if it had been scorched
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