Cynthia held back her emotions and said, "If you have any doubts or don't believe me, you can say it directly.""Someone knocked on the door to deliver a letter to Mitchell. Who was that person? Why did he send it to him? If someone is really kidnapped, isn't calling the police the best solution?" Joshua did as she wished and asked all the questions.Cynthia said, "Wait a minute."Joshua was seething. She still wanted him to wait?!Cynthia took the mobile phone and called Mitchell, asking him to send the letter to her. After Mitchell hung up the phone, he took a photo and sent it to her.Cynthia clicked on the picture and showed Joshua.After Joshua read every word, he only had one thought, 'Mitchell really outdone himself. He even created evidence so seamlessly.'"Mitchell is still checking the surveillance cameras at the hotel to find out who left him the letter," Cynthia explained.Joshua threw her mobile phone on the table, looked at her as if he was looking at a stranger,
Cynthia hung up the phone with a grunt. She let the phone slip and fall on the table. She collapsed on the sofa, and her mind was in a mess.She originally thought that she would calm down after a while, but she did not know what was going on in her head as she replayed over and over again the words Joshua said. She could almost see his cold and alienating back view as he left.After another ten minutes, she still could not calm down.She simply stood up and went out, stopped a car, and went to a bar in the city center. When it was time to pay, she realized she had not brought her mobile phone.She did not turn back to get it. She took out her wallet and paid before entering the bar.The bar was full of colorful lights. Cynthia randomly found a place to sit and ordered two glasses of wine.She came here just because it was a mess here.Just like now, just as her wine was served, someone came and sat down next to her and started to strike up a conversation. "Miss, are you alone?"
"Hahaha. It's okay if you're not in a good mood. We can make you feel better.""Come with us and experience what true happiness is.""Let me carry her."Everyone reached out toward Cynthia with their eyes shining like they were looking at their prey.When one of them was reaching toward Cynthia's chest, Cynthia grabbed his wrist and exerted all her strength."Ah! Ouch, ouch, ouch! Let go of me now, or you'll regret it later!" The person let out a miserable scream, trembling in pain.When they saw this, others realized something was wrong, and they all instantly rushed forward.It was at that moment Cynthia finally took action.She kicked the person closest to her with great force. Bang!The man slammed into the wall, letting out a dull grunt.As the others closed in, Cynthia threw a punch without any hesitation, causing the person's face to swell and turn blue.She vented all her frustration.Bang! "Ah!"A few came forward, and Cynthia fought them off. She did not need
"Sure," Cynthia agreed.Everyone, including the onlookers, was shocked. No one could quite comprehend the sudden turn of events, not even the individuals who had spoken. They had only said those things to buy themselves some time, waiting for their boss to arrive after hearing about the commotion.However, this crazy woman actually agreed?"You...actually agreed?" They found it hard to believe.Cynthia maintained her calm demeanor, and her eyes revealed no emotions. "Wasn't it you who said that if I spend a night with you, everything that happened today will be forgiven?"Upon hearing her words, they finally understood.They had thought this woman was so formidable, but it turned out she was just putting on a show! She was even speaking so calmly about surrendering.What an act! "Let's go. Where to?" Cynthia stood up, glancing at them. She had already decided to unleash her fury on them once they were upstairs."There are rooms upstairs. Let's go there.""Help me up quickl
"Quickly inform our boss about this matter.""From today onward, you won't be able to stay in Jiverton."After threatening Cynthia, the group left, clearly going to seek help and tend to their injuries.After the others watched them leave, they dispersed and went about their own business. Only the girls who had spoken up earlier remained, looking at Cynthia with concern."Are you okay?""In the future, it's better to go to bars like this with company.""That's right."They comforted her.Cynthia smiled faintly, giving off a soothing and carefree vibe. "I'm fine, thank you.""No need to thank us. If you don't mind, why not come with us? We're planning to stay and have some fun before leaving." They had smiles and concern on their faces."Thank you, but I'm planning to head back." Cynthia smiled gently.The others did not insist.However, as Cynthia was leaving, a few could not help but stop her, treating her as someone inexperienced in society. "Miss!""What's the matter?"
Yoel looked at the house billowing with thick smoke and said to Joshua, "It seems like Ms. Yates' home is on fire."As soon as he finished speaking, Joshua had already gotten out of the car. He was a little dizzy as he had drunk alcohol. If it were not for the influence of alcohol, he would not have come here in the first place."I wonder if there's anyone in those upper-floor apartments. When I knocked on the door earlier, it seemed like nobody answered.""If nobody answered, then there's nobody inside, right?""With such thick smoke, they should know, shouldn't they?"Listening to the discussions around him, Joshua quickly took out his phone and dialed Cynthia's number. However, there was no answer on the other end despite several attempts. "Mr. Neal," Yoel called out to him tentatively.Joshua took Yoel's phone and dialed Cynthia's number again. He was worried that Cynthia was still upset with him because of what had happened earlier, causing her to ignore his calls. Even so
"Who told you I was worried about her?" Joshua's words contradicted his true thoughts. Whenever he saw Cynthia, he could not help but think about her and Mitchell.Yoel blurted out, "Just a moment ago, you rushed into the fire for Ms. Yates."Joshua's gaze turned icy. Was he too easy on Yoel these days?"You two should talk. I'll wait for you in the car." Yoel ignored Joshua's terrifying gaze. He did not even glance at him and slipped away.He got into the car and casually locked the doors.Joshua did not pay much attention to his words and walked toward the car. He intended to open the door but realized the car was locked.Joshua was shocked.He emanated a terrifying chill as he shouted, "Yoel!"Yoel kept his head down, refusing to look outside. As long as he did not meet Joshua's gaze, he would be fine!"Did you come to see me?" Cynthia asked.Joshua was still angry and was not friendly toward Cynthia. "Do you think I would come to find you?""No," Cynthia replied.
"No, I haven't.""And if you haven't, why do you have the time to worry about other things?" Yoel retaliated, bringing out his trump card and asking Joshua a question that struck right at his heart, "Since you've decided to divorce Ms. Yates, why are you still investigating Bailey?"He claimed not to care, yet here he was.Was it so hard for this man to be honest for once?He deserved the divorce!"It's none of your business if it doesn't concern you," Joshua warned with a hint of irritation in his words.With just a simple sentence, Yoel obediently fell silent.Joshua's mind was a jumble of complex thoughts. Cynthia occupied his mind entirely, and he did not understand why his attention toward her had been increasing lately. His train of thought was interrupted by the vibration of his phone. When he saw it was a call from Mitchell, his gaze darkened for a moment before he answered, "What's up?""Have you found Cynthia?"Joshua thought of the name on WhatsApp, and a cold r