Chapter 4

Gus's body tensed up at Suzie's words, but it lasted only a heartbeat before a mocking smile broke through.

"Suzie, why are you lying for Genevieve now? Tell her that if she tries any more tricks, she'll never see me again."

Suzie roared back, "Gus, you'll regret this!"

The call ended abruptly, leaving Gus even more frustrated.

"Head home," he told the driver, but then shook his head as if trying to shake off dark thoughts.

His grip tightened around his phone, the veins in his hand standing out. "This is just Genevieve's manipulation, just her tactics…"

When the car stopped outside Joanna's building, Gus hesitated to get out.

"Just keep driving," he murmured wearily, rubbing the bridge of his nose in silence.

The driver, wary of his mood, didn't dare ask where he wanted to go next and instead drove back to my place.

But when Gus opened his eyes to see the darkened room, fury erupted.

"What are we doing here? Genevieve's ignoring me. Am I supposed to beg her to talk t