Chapter 7 Justice Has Arrived

I huddled powerlessly in the corner like a broken doll as I closed my eyes and pretended to have fainted from blood loss.

Seeing that her goal was achieved, Melissa stood up and straightened the wrinkles in her skirt. Then, she put back on her graceful demeanor as she opened the door and giggled. "Did I do a good job? What's my reward?"

She expressed concern about why Grady had come in person. While it seemed as if she was worried about him, she was actually testing to see if he harbored any suspicions.

"I just wanted to learn more about the team you brought back," Grady replied. Then, he asked casually, "About that woman you mentioned earlier. Where did she go? After all, this concerns the company's image. We can't make things turn ugly."

They continued to chat, and I noticed Grady didn't seem to have any intention of entering the stairwell. Moreover, I sensed that he was about to leave.

After some time, I choked out his name in a trembling voice.

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