“That was merely a warning.


    ”


    She turned to Kaia and said icily, “I’m punishing you for returning sote.


    ”


    Kaia’s heart skipped a beat.


    She knew Charlene was not to be trifled with.


    Composing herself, Kaia poured Charlene a ss of red wine.


    “I wanted to return sooner too, but you needed to give me a legitimate reason to do so, correct?”


    Charlene stared at her silently.


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    Her gaze made Kaia to break out into a cold sweat.


    However, Charlene soon looked away.


    She swirled the wine ss and smiled, “Indeed.


    I’m looking forward to your performance.


    ”


    Taking a sip, she set the ss down on the table, patted Kaia on the shoulder, and whispered, “Don’t try to deceive me.


    Remember, I’m well aware of your sordid affairs.


    Any one of them could ruin you.


    ”


    Kaia shuddered, yet could only muster a forced smile.


    “I know what I must do.


    ”


    As Ste walked into the room, Miley emerged from the dining area holding a ss of water.


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    Upon seeing Ste’s ashen face, she became rmed, quickly setting down the ss to inquire, “Ste, you look sick.


    Weren’t you at Matthew’s birthday celebration? What happened?”


    Miley assisted Ste to the couch and checked her temperature.


    Gripping Miley’s hand firmly, Ste exined, “I’m okay.


    As Matthew and I were leaving the hotel, a car unexpectedly rammed in his direction.


    ”


    “What? That’s horrific!” Miley eximed.


    “Is he all right?”


    Ste shook her head.


    “He’s fine.


    His bodyguards were close by and managed to shoot out the car’s tires.


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    ”


    “Good heavens! How could something like this happen?” Miley’s skin was ridden with goose bumps.


    “Have they been apprehended?”


    “I don’t know,” Ste responded Listlessly.