The hotel was packed with people, and the air was stifling. It was not ideal for pregnant women.
“How about getting some juice for Rosalynn and Karina?” Valeria suggested.
“Sure thing. My wife is so considerate,” Hutton said, adding a touch of flattery before heading to the
kitchen.
“I’m not your wife yet,” Valeria mumbled as she pulled Rosalynn and Karina to sit on the sofa.
Valeria’s baby bump was barely visible. Karina gently touched her belly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Hutton is one lucky guy. Valeria, when are you planning to get married?”
“We are not in a hurry. We will think about it after the baby is born,” Valeria replied.
“I guess I’ll have to wait another year for you to join me at the company and make me some money.”
Karina sighed.
“Karina, I hope you won’t get tired of me by then.”
“Hey, do you think I am such a snob?”
“Of course not…”
Karina and Valeria began chatting about the entertainment industry.
After a moment of contemplation, Rosalynn got up and headed to the kitchen to look for Hutton.
In the kitchen, Hutton was in the midst of making juice.
“Do you need any help, Hutton?” Rosalynn asked.
“No, it’s almost ready,” Hutton replied, pouring three glasses of juice.
“I have been investigating the break-in at your place. The intruder who broke into your house is clearly
a repeat offender. After leaving Beauty Apartments, he hopped into a car with a fake plate, took a few
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmtwists and turns and then disappeared.”
Rosalynn nodded. She had expected this outcome.
“Before I came here, I visited the detention center and unearthed some clues.”
“What kind of clues?”
Rosalynn recounted, “After her arrest, Eleanor met with me once. She brought up my identity and tried
to have me bail her out in exchange for information.
I declined her offer, but soon after, she met Selina. After that, she died, and my jade pendant was
stolen. Is it possible that this isn’t a coincidence?”