Chapter 1009



Pausing, the bodyguard added, “Wait. She’s stopped in front of a hotel. It looks like she’s going to stay there.”

“Why would she suddenly decide to stay at a hotel?” Jake wondered aloud, suspicion coloring his tone.

“Do you think she spotted you?”

The bodyguard felt a bead of sweat trickle down his forehead.

“No, sir, I don’t think so. I’m not a professional, but I’m pretty sure I wasn’t seen.”

Jake was even more confused now. After a moment of silence, he said, “Come back. I think she might be trying to mislead us.”

“Yes, sir,” the bodyguard replied. He took one last look at Kallie as she disappeared into the hotel, then turned and left.

Kallie found a modest hotel and went inside. She had just realized she didn’t have any money with her. She didn’t want to go back to the Reeves family estate and face those strangers. She needed a place to stay for the night. She had a plan. Since she couldn’t remember anything and didn’t want to contact the man who claimed to be her husband, she could go to the police. They would surely help her get home.

Without money on her, Kallie took off her watch at the reception when she checked in. She had a feeling it was worth a lot of money.

“I don’t have any money, but I have this watch. Will this do?” she asked.

The hotel owner’s eyes widened when he saw the gold, gem-encrusted watch. He recognized the brand immediately. If it was real, it was worth a small fortune. But the woman standing before him, despite her beauty, didn’t look wealthy. He eyed her suspiciously.

Your imagination takes flight on gⱯlnσν𝓮ℓs․com “You’re not trying to con me, are you?” he asked.

“This watch must be fake.”

His eyes darted to the necklace Kallie was wearing.

“Why don’t you give me that necklace, too?” he suggested.

Kallie said calmly, “Even if it’s a fake, it’s clearly a high-quality replica. It must be worth a few hundred dollars at least. And your rooms are only sixty dollars a night. Even if the watch is fake, it’s enough to cover several nights. Besides, I’m not planning on going anywhere for a few days. You can have it authenticated anytime.”

The owner hesitated, his eyes flickering with a mix of greed and suspicion.

“Fine. Since you’re so insistent, I won’t cause any trouble. Here’s your key card. You can go to your room now.” He tossed the key card carelessly toward Kallie, a sneer playing on his lips.

As Kallie turned to leave, she failed to notice the predatory gleam in the owner’s eyes.

The moment she was out of sight, the owner produced his phone and dialed a number, his voice a hushed whisper.

“Did you see her on the security cameras? She’s stunning, a real beauty. We have a chance here. What’s there to be afraid of? If she were someone important, she wouldn’t be staying in this dump. I checked her jewelry. It’s the real deal. She’s probably some rich guy’s mistress, hiding out. We need to move quickly. Opportunities like this don’t come around often. She’s already in her room. Get everything ready.”

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