Chapter 129

After escaping, Renee didn’t dare stay at a hotel near the school. Instead, she chose one closer to the studio. Before getting into the cab, she glanced back at the intersection.

A luxury car had pulled up. Carl, dressed all in black, stepped out and slid into the vehicle. The car window rolled down just a crack, revealing a pair of dark eyes watching her, brimming with a dangerous calmness in the night.

It was as if he was telling her: You can't get away.

A chill ran down Renee’s spine. She turned around and got into the cab without looking back.

Meanwhile, Jackson entered the car as well.

“Mr. Grey, Miss Lacey reported those guys for drunk driving and even provided Wendy Sanders’ name.”

Carl, seated in the back, slowly rotated the ring on his finger and raised an eyebrow.

“She’s getting smarter now. With the way she used to be, anyone could have taken advantage of her.”

“She’s someone who needs to be kept hidden.”

Jackson frowned and cautiously asked, “Mr. Grey, about Miss L