Chapter 81
‘t be that easy.
Simon replied. “Ms. Clark, things aren’t as simple as you think. You may have started this, but ending it won’t
Do you think you can manipulate Sammel just because of your medical skills?
if Samuel didn’t care about Rylle, he wouldn’t have dragged him all the way here. And from what Simon had heard, Samuel hadn’t touched fris at all despite drinking the drugged cocktail at Zouk Lounge last night. Instead, he drove to Starlight Summit.
what did that tell them?
They all understood at least, everyone except the two of them who were blinded by their own emotions
kylie froze on the spot.
At that moment. Samuel’s words echoed in her mind
you think you can mess with me and then just walk away? The world doesn’t work like that. You started this, and you’ll have to face whatever comes next.”
It wasn’t going to be easy, but she couldn’t go on like this.
Owen had gotten dragged into the mess this time. Who would be next?
Rylle lowered her gaze and said in a calm but firm voice, “If I could force him to marry me, I’ll find a way to force him to end it.
Sure, being controlled by a woman might be humiliating for a man, but it’s not like he’s losing much. He can always marry whoever he actually wants.”
Outside the police station, Samuel lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and exhaled a swirl of smoke. His expression was dark and unreadable.
-Coldly, he instructed, “Find out exactly what happened.”
Mr. Vance‘” Logan didn’t dare waste a second and immediately set the investigation in motion,
Simon walked out of the station then too, looking effortlessly refined in his tailored suit. The gold–rimmed glasses on his nose gave him an air of scholarly elegance, though there was a distinct edge to him–it was like he was a polished predator.
Samuel shot him a sidelong glance. “What do you want to say?”
Simon studied his childhood friend. “Have you fallen for her?”
Samuel scotted in irritation. “I haven’t even slept with her yet, where could love have come from?”
Behind his glasses, Simon’s sharp, black eyes assessed Samuel carefully.
Samuel couldn’t stand the scrutiny. With a swift kick, he sent a warning “Quit staring. Just keep an eye on this case. I don’t care who’s behind it–whoever it is, they’ll rot in pnson.”
After giving her statement, Kylie walked out of the police station
the had taken a cab here, but it was long gone. So, she pulled out her phone to call another one.
Owen, was still in surgery, and she had to get to the hospital as soon as possible.
Just then, a sleek black Bentley pulled up in front of her.
Logan stepped out from the driver’s seat, walked around the car, and opened the back door with a respectful nod. “Ms. Clark, please get in. It’s hard to get acab bear. I’ll take you to the hospital.”
“There’s no pred.” Kylie instinctively refused.
Logen glare ed up and down the emply street. “It’s not easy to catch a cab here, and you’re in a hurry. Why waste time over something so trivial?”
Kylie hesitated, then looked at the man sitting in the backseat
After a moment, she got in, and the black Bentley sped off toward the hospital
fraide the car, Kylie pressed her lips together in silence.
