As she dwelled on the situation, bitterness welled up inside her.


    Despite this, she mustered a smile and exined, “I visited today under the guise of attending an


    interview for a fashion show, a story I spun for Benny.


    If circumstances allow, I’ll persist in this deception to see you again.


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    In truth, Colin felt gratified by Flossie’s trust in him during this period.


    A thought urred to him, prompting him to rise from his seat.


    Upon returning from his desk, he held a document in his hand.


    Handing the document to Flossie, he shared, “There’s an uing jewelry show scheduled for next week.


    I intended to get in touch with you within the next couple of days.


    If you’re keen, feel free to take a look.


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    Flossie epted the contract with gratitude before taking her leave.


    The bodyguard escorted Flossie back to her apartment and then contacted Benny with a report.


    Benny’s immediate query upon hearing was, “Did she encounter anyone else?”


    His concern lingered over whether Flossie was still fixated on Ste.


    The bodyguard responded, “No, she didn’t.


    ”


    Benny scrutinized Flossie’s call log and confirmed that she had solely reached out to Colin “Stay vignt regarding her.


    Let me know if anything noteworthy arises.


    ”


    The bodyguard acknowledged andplied with the instruction.


    Following the call’s end, Benny dialed Edmund’s number, only for Edmund’s assistant to pick up.


    “Mr.


    Hanson is currently in a meeting.


    How may I assist you?” the assistant asked in a calm voice, looking at Edmund, who was sitting in front of him.


    Benny spoke without hesitation in a deep tone.


    “Once Mr.


    Hanson wraps up the meeting, inform him urgently that I need to discuss something with him.


    Kindly ask him to reach out to me.


    ”


    “Understood,” the assistant confirmed before ending the call.


    Since there was nothing wrong with the whole conversation, Benny didn’t dwell on it and dismissed any concerns.


    Yet, as darkness fell outside, Edmund failed to return the call.


    Gradually, Benny began to feel a sense of unease creeping in.


    Though he felt a tinge of anger, he suppressed it, knowing he relied on Edmund for supplies.


    Dinner came, and still, there was no word from Edmund.


    Benny ate mechanically, his mind consumed by thoughts of his recent interaction with Edmund, trying to discern any signs of trouble he might have missed.


    Benny puzzled over Edmund’s sudden silence.


    This marked the first instance where Edmund had neglected to return his call for so long.


    Despite his unease, Benny couldn’t pinpoint the reason behind the silence.


    When he caught sight of Flossie calmly dining across from him, Benny’s spection halted.