Turning her head to look at me dubiously, Zoe asked, âReally?â
As soon as she looked away from the bar owner, the latter seized the opportunity to make a run for it.
Ignoring him, I said to Zoe in a low voice, âI wanted to tell you sooner, but I was afraid that you wouldnât believe me.
â
âHow would you know I wouldnât believe you if you never told me anything?â Zoe demanded dejectedly.
âWell, Iâm telling you now, arenât I? Anyway, the auction is about the town.
Adam is going to sell Roz Town.
The purpose of this carnival is to find the highest bidder.
Itâs kind of an open secret for all the guests here.
â
âWhat⦠Are you serious? Is this true?â
Zoe couldnât believe her ears.
She stood glued to the spot, stiff as a board.
For the first time ever, I saw panic on her face.
I sighed.
I understand where she was coming from.
After all, Roz Town was where she grew up.
This place was full of memories, good and bad.
Naturally, it was really hard for her to accept the fact that Adam was trying to sell the town.
âYouâve known this for a while, havenât you?â Zoe stared at me intently.
While she managed to keep her voice level and steady, but there was a hint of imperceptible panic in her eyes.
I nodded silently.
Zoe shook her head in disbelief.
Suddenly, the dots were connected and she blurted out, âYou were sent by Alpha Gale!â
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My heart skipped a beat and I immediately clamped my hand over her mouth.
There could be other people right outside the private room.
What she figured out couldnât be heard by others.
It wasnât until she calmed down that I slowly withdrew my hand.
âDebra, am I right?â
Zoe stared at me unblinkingly.
She seemed to be grasping at straws, nervous and anxious.
I didnât say anything, but nodded to confirm.
âI seeâ¦â
Zoe was so shocked that her legs stopped working.
She staggered back a few steps before she managed to steady herself against the wall.
âYou were sent to Roz Town to carry out a mission, which means that
Alpha Gale knew about Adamâs plot to sell the town.
Am I right?â Zoe analyzed in a Low voice.
I nodded again.
After a while, she said sharply, âDebra, letâs talk about this in a quieter area.
This is too crazy.
Youâd better explain everything to me tonight, or youâre not allowed to leave!â