Chapter 439 The Venom and Ruthlessness Beneath a Gentle Facade

Hugh silently took his leave as the sky started to brighten.

He had instructed the hotel's front desk to keep his involvement confidential.

After all, he couldn't offer Leslie anything substantial, so the least he could do was refrain from nurturing false hopes in her heart.

Upon waking up, Leslie found herself alone in an unfamiliar room.

Her mind was clouded in confusion, and she had no memory of how she'd arrived there, nor did she have any recollection of checking into the room herself.

Her gaze then fell upon the bandage wrapped around her foot.

Was she injured? When had that occurred?

Leslie couldn't recall.

But she didn't linger on these thoughts either. She simply attributed the gap in her memory to a blackout from excessive drinking.

After getting herself ready, she left the hotel and headed to her office.

Just as she was approaching the entrance of the building, a figure hurried toward her.

Leslie might have completely forgotten about Fiona if not for her sudden