Chapter 312 A Shocking Piece of News | calmed myself down. “Was | too blunt? | just hate seeing you used this way.” She studied me, trying to determine if | was telling the truth.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt1 added, “Well, did she ever let you see Atlas yourself? Has she ever treated you like Atlas’s girlfriend?” Harmony’s face grew paler as she clenched her delicate hands.
“If she thought you were his girlfriend, she would've let you see Atlas instead of getting you to chere. Think about it! Her intentions weren't pure!” There was another knock on the office door. | glanced at Harmony and said, “Cin!” Carol entered, holding an invitation. “Ms. Chloe, this is an invite from the Builders Association for a party tomorrow night. Also, could you please sign this report? It's urgent!” 1 examined the report and asked Carol, “Have you double—checked this data?” “Yes!” | signed it and handed it back to Carol. Before Carol could leave, Eleanor entered. When she saw Harmony in the office, she hesitated.
“I'l cback later!” “Is it urgent?” | asked.
She glanced at Harmony before saying, “Very urgent!” Harmony understood | was busy and said, “I'll leave now. | won't disturb you!” She looked atdisdainfully before reaching for her belongings. “You should at least walkout, right?” “Oh! Of course!” | stood up and told Eleanor, “Please wait a moment. | have to see this celebrity off. Recognize her? She’s a big star that's making waves!” Harmony smugly said, “I'll give you credit for being polite!” saw her off at the elevator and said, “Try not to wander around like today. Be smarter next time.” Harmony scoffed as the elevator doors closed. | shrugged with a smile and returned to the office.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEleanor asked, “Who was that?” “A movie star. Didn't you see her all dolled up?” | teased, “It's a standard look for celebrities!” Eleanor laughed. “l wondered why she didn’t look like someone from our field. That explains it!” She then updatedon her recent partnership negotiations. | was pleasantly surprised at how quickly she had taken the reins.
| asked Carol to find us a quiet restaurant. “Tonight, I'm treating Ms. Eleanor to dinner!” “With whom?” Carol asked.
“Just the core team,” | said. Then | added, “Oh, and let's enjoy ourselves too. Find a nice, fancy place.” Just then, my phone rang.space to answer the call. Grayson was oth of them stepped back alving on the line, bringingshocking news.
He revealed why the police were investigating Kennedy's car accident. He was gripping a USB drive when they found him.
However, what was on that drive remained a mystery. It was likely connected to his death, so it was safe to say someone had killed Kennedy.
It sent chills down my spine, and | almost dropped my phone. My suspicions that he was murdered were correct. Who could it be? Celine? dead? What did Kennedy know? But if she was behind this, why did she want him dead? What did Kennedy Then it hit me. Why did he callat that crucial moment? What was my role in all this?