As those thoughts crossed Justinâs mind, a sharp pain pierced his
chest, and his eyes turned bloodshot. His grip on the steering wheel
tightened until it creaked.
At a certain hotel in the west district, Justinâs suit was drenched in
sweat as he entered the hotel lobby. His palms were sweaty, and his
phone kept vibrating incessantly.
He glanced down at the screen. It was an anonymous call.
âHello.â Justinâs voice was heavy, and his throat felt dry.
âMr. Salvador, room 2051 on the 20th floor.â A foreign voice on the
other end spoke. âThe key card to the room is in the flowerpot at the
staircase on the 20th floor. If you want to save Ms. Thompson, youâd
better hurry! You canât imagine what might happen if youâre late. Donât
regret it!â
Justin was about to step forward when his brows furrowed suddenly
âWho are you? Are you the one who sent me the photos?â
There was a pause on the other end.
âAre you a paparazzi? Or is someone instructing you to do this? Why do you have her key card?â
Justinâs quick thinking allowed him to ask the most crucial questions.
âMr. Salvador, you ask good questions, but I canât tell you these
things. The only thing I can tell you is that I have my reasons for
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doing this.â
Justin couldnât help but sense that something was off about the
whole situation. However, he couldnât afford to dwell on it.
He quickly took the elevator to the 20th floor and discovered the key
card to room 2051 in the flowerpot.
As he approached the door, Justinâs heart was pounding so intensely
that it felt like it might burst out of his chest.
Throughout the journey, he wrestled with his thoughts, considering countless possibilities.
But no matter how he tried to rationalize it, he couldnât convince
himself to let Bella be in a hotel room with another man.
Beepâ¦
With the key card in hand, Justin swiped the key card at the door. He
hesitated for a moment before stepping inside the room.
The room was dim and quiet, with a faint floral scent. Surprisingly, the dreaded scene that Justin had
imagined did not unfold.
âBella⦠Bella?â Justinâs heart throbbed loudly as he called out her
name, his voice hoarse.
There was no response. His breath felt stifled as he walked to the
bedroom.
Just then, he faintly heard rustling noises coming from the room, and
countless terrifying thoughts flooded his mind.
âBella!â Justin couldnât wait any longer. He forcefully pushed open the
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bedroom door.
âAh!â
A sharp female voice rang out in the darkness. Her panicked gasp
echoed throughout the room.
The next moment, Justin was confronted with the sight of a naked.
woman.
Her skin was delicate and fair, like a porcelain doll, with glistening
â droplets of water clinging to her.
Justin felt dizzy, and his eyes narrowed as the veins at his temples
bulged.
The naked woman standing in front of him was Zoe Hoffman.
She looked so vulnerable and naive. However, a sly smile lurked.
beneath her seemingly calm demeanor, exposing her cunning
schemes.
Justinâs mind spun with a deafening roar. He immediately turned.
back and gritted his teeth..
Waves of anger and humiliation surged through him.
âJustin⦠How did you get in?â Zoeâs voice trembled softly. Her arm
were crossed protectively over her chest. âJustin, my body⦠Did you.. Did you see everything?â