Doretta’s pupils contracted slightly, and after a moment's hesitation, she decided
to stay put. She figured there was no need to follow; Everett wasn't likely to
escape today. By threatening Lawrence, Everett had sealed his fate-if Lawrence
managed to take him, the odds would not be in Everett's favor.
Everett knew this as well; his earlier outburst was a desperate measure. He still
planned to find a way to escape; being captured or returning with Lawrence
wasn’t an option, as it would likely lead to his death.
Seth, leading his team, glanced at Doretta. She subtly gestured toward the back
door, and understanding her hint, Seth directed his team to pursue.
Ten minutes later, the operation inside the factory concluded.
The captured men from Lawrence's group were sent to the police station by
Max's team.
As for Lawrence and Everett, Seth and his team pursued them, determined not to
let Everett get away.
Once everything settled down and quieted, Doretta slowly approached Jared's
car and said, “Mr. Johnston, I wish to see Mrs. Johnston.”
Jared frowned, aware that Doretta was one of Zane’s people. Yet, her immediate
desire wasn’t to meet Zane after escaping danger but to speak with Nicole, which
was intriguing.
“I have something important to discuss with Mrs. Johnston,” Doretta said, biting
her lip. “It's about something that happened years ago.”
A flash of cold light passed through Jared's eyes, and he said sternly, “Get in.”
Doretta opened the passenger door, got into the car, and settled in.
Max started the car, driving toward Riddle residence.
Whatever Doretta was hinting at wasn't entirely clear, but it seemed they all had
a guess about the nature of the matter.
Upon reaching Riddle residence, Max drove into the estate.
Jared had already sent a message to Nicole, who was waiting at the estate.
They entered the living room, where Nicole looked up at Doretta, offering a
gentle, welcoming smile, “You've had a hard time.” “Mrs. Johnston,” Doretta
greeted Nicole with respect as she approached.
Nicole responded with a light laugh, “No need to be so formal, you can consider
me a senior of sorts. Just call me Nicole.”
Visit popsnovel.com to read full content.
Given that Nicole had once been part
) . :
of Zane's Croion Ind Qoréttal I
was ourfeitly bi them, there was a
sort of kinship. Visit popsnovel.com
to read the latest chapter of this
novel
Visit popsnovel.com to read full content.
[INT ” 5
Nicole,” Doretta responded with a
: «
pleased smile. “But I must say, fhm
5 )
Sole ma Compare to
n ,
Ie People from Zane's team
)
aren't known to sell themselves
PENT 3 esis
short,” Nicole teased. Visit
popsnovel.com to read the latest
chapter of this novel
Visit popsnovel.com to read full content.
) «
Doretta’s laughter lightened the
atmosphere, e PUR oftt@ 11
teqsion rem k ecent ordeals of
hiding and fleeing with Everett. Visit
popsnovel.com to read the latest
chapter of this novel
Interrupting timidly, Max said, "Doretta, you mentioned you had something
important to discuss with Mrs. Johnston...”
Nicole looked at Doretta and prompted, “Go ahead, what is it?”
“It's about what Everett said...” Doretta relayed everything she had overheard at
the abandoned factory to Nicole.
Doretta frowned slightly and said, “That's all I heard. But after Everett mentioned
this, Lawrence indeed fled with him.”